Masters Swim Coach

River Oaks Country Club•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It is an exciting time to join River Oaks Country Club! We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and qualified coaches to train our masters swim team and other aquatic coaching opportunities. Lessons are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30am-6:30am & 7am-8am with possible opportunity to coach other Fitness classes.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of swim coaching experience or was a swim athlete for 2+ years at the collegiate level.
Possess in-depth knowledge of all four strokes and understands all aspects of USA Swimming Competitive Rules and Regulations.
Good knowledge of health and nutrition.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Possess current Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification from American Red Cross.
Ability to demonstrate swimming skills.
Ability to work outside in the poolside area up to 95% of the time, exposed to sunlight, wet and humid conditions, cold weather and heat occasionally exceeding 100 degrees.
Ability to spend long periods of time standing.

Nice To Haves

Leads by example and motivates others.
High energy, self-motivated, outgoing personality.
Courteous, tactful, kind and respectful.
Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
Strong communication skills.
Reliable and timely – able to arrive at work on time and remain at the Club for the duration of the shift.

Responsibilities

Create and implement workouts for athletes that cater to needs of individuals and the group as a whole.
Setting training goals and objectives for teams and individuals.
Give global and individual feedback to athletes.
Lead and motivate participants.
Evaluate participant performance and progress.
Teaching current and industry leading strokes and techniques.
Ensure the pool or training area is neat and free of hazards.
Respond to emergencies in pool or poolside in tandem with the facility safety team.