Masters Swim Coach

LGS Recreation (Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education & Recreation)•Los Gatos, CA

36d

About The Position

The Masters swimming coach is responsible for running the daily operations of the Masters swim program and will report directly to the Recreation Coordinator, Aquatics. The position requires that the Masters coach coordinate and supervise assistant coaches, daily workouts, team travel to swim meets and open water events, along with other activities and functions. The Masters coach will drive Aquatics Program growth and strive to retain existing members.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification including First Aid/CPR/AED-MUST POSSESS AT TIME OF HIRE.
Principles and practices of effective swimming techniques, goals, and objectives
Relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Principles and practices for providing high level customer service
Standard safety practices
Take responsibility for the health and safety of others
Establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with coworkers and participants
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a broad range of individuals
Demonstrate swimming and safety techniques
Recognize and respond to emergency situations
Must be at least 21 years of age
Professional swim coaching experience with Masters, high school, club, or college. (Minimum three (3) years)
Personal competitive or fitness swimming experience.
Extensive knowledge of swimming techniques and training methods
High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Assist Coordinator with registering swimmers with USMS
Assist Coordinator with hiring and supervision of assistant coaches
Attend scheduled meetings with aquatic facility staff
Assist Coordinator with making travel arrangements for the program
Serve as contact for USMS and attend Pacific LMSC meetings as necessary
Assist Coordinator with maintaining up to date information on "Club Finder", the usms.org website
Assist Coordinator in hosting USMS sanctioned swim meets and open water and fitness events
Host swim clinics and other educational opportunities for members
Assist Coordinator to identify, recruit, and develop sponsorships
Involve the Masters program in community service opportunities such as the USMS sponsored Adult learn-to-swim initiative
Organize a support team consisting of members and volunteers
Set goals for the program
Assist Coordinator in creating a developmental youth and adult swimming program
Develop a seasonal plan
Help each swimmer set individual goals
Write workouts in collaboration with the Coordinator and other coaching staff
Coach workouts
Post workouts on site
Assist Coordinator with scheduling assistant coaches
Offer stroke development clinics with video filming options
Travel to events
Attend continuing education offerings for swimming coaches
Respond to member comments, questions, and requests in a timely fashion
Work with Supervisor as needed on program planning, budgeting, event planning, marketing, and communications
Provide weekly updates to staff
Set-up and put away all equipment as needed for training sessions
Other related duties as assigned