Municipal Pool Swim Club Coach

City of East Moline • East Moline, IL

32d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Responsible for creating and facilitating workouts for swimmers, attending daily practices, attending all meets, and maintaining swimmer safety.

Requirements

• At least a High School Diploma
• Background in competitive swimming either as a coach or swimmer
• Two (2) - Three (3) years of coaching experience with various age groups
• CPR/AED Certification
• USA Swimming Coach Certification
• If not already certified, must be able to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to pass a mandatory background investigation before commencement of employment
• Swim strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle
• Water safety, CPR, and first-aid
• Skills such as flips, kicks, body rolls, floating, and breath control
• Basic computer software and ability to learn new programs
• Model appropriate professional behavior, energy, attitude, and motivation for swimmers and coaches
• Ensure safety of all participants at all times
• Determine swimming level and analyze techniques
• Develop community relationships and recruit new swimmers
• Build effective, authentic relationships with swimmers, families, and staff

Responsibilities

• Enforce all facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Attend all practices and swim meets
• Educate swimmers on water safety
• Use a range of activities to improve water confidence
• Develop and implement training programs that focus on improving technique, stroke placement, speed, and style
• Set training goals and objectives for teams as well as individual swimmers
• Ensure the pool and training area is clean, well-maintained, and free of hazards
• Perform administrative tasks, such as measure attendance and provide records or reports as necessary
• Participate in all coaching meetings and in-service training sessions
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED