Novice Swim Coach

Bend Park and Recreation • Bend, OR

6d

About The Position

Provide leadership for Novice Swim Team while also serving in a front line lead role.

Requirements

• Strong Knowledge of: Learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices and progressions.
• Strong personal swimming skills.
• Strict adherence to safety guidelines related to assignment.
• Effective supervision and customer service best practices; and
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures for assignment.
• Skill and Ability to:
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational, planning and problem solving skills;
• Lead, motivate and direct others;
• Exercise initiative and independent decision making;
• Demonstrate a high level of competency and expertise in program area;
• Actively participate in all activities
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate planning and problem-solving skills;
• Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in writing
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive, and respectful relationship with staff and the general public;
• Manage emergency/crisis situations
• Operate computer programs as well as staying current with new programs and operate common office equipment; and
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Currently attending high school, or High school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Must be at least 16 years of age; AND
• Some previous work, training/certification or volunteer experience related to position; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or American Coaches Certification Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Instructs classes or leads recreation activities ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Creates daily plans for classes and activities within established guidelines and curriculum.
• Oversees the safety, comfort and progress of participants.
• Adapts activities as needed to meet the abilities and needs of individuals.
• Prepares equipment, materials and supplies required for conducting activities
• Sets up, takes downs and cleans-up after class as required.
• Completes required class records, progress reports, certificates, etc.
• Communicates effectively with the public including providing accurate information related to work assignment and responding to patron and parent questions and concerns.
• Respond to accidents and incidents according to procedure.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Part time- non benefited
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees