Recreation Specialist II - Assistant Dive Coach

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules. The employee serves as the Assistant Swim Coach and assists in managing the USA Swimming and/or US Masters Swimming club team programs under the direction of the Head Swim Coach. Duties include stroke development, seasonal planning, and daily workouts. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee and is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Must be 18 years old or older
At least 4 years of competitive swimming experience at the USA Swimming, high school or collegiate level.
At least 1 year of working with, coaching, teaching or monitoring youth at the age-group swimming level.
Current USA Swimming coaching certification, which includes Athlete Protection Training certification, clearing a required background check and USA Swimming Coaches Safety Training certification.
Certified ASCA Level I Coach or higher.
All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment.
Candidates must pass a fingerprinting/background screening process prior to employment.
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of swim team members, performing lifesaving and/or first aid and/or CPR procedures when required
Conduct swim team workouts and provide instruction to swim team members; enhance the swimming skills and development of all team members; ensure team member adherence to and understanding of safe, competitive and swimming training practices
Attends regular swimming competitions and official team activities as well as promotion of competitive swimming program goals and objectives
May assist and support all team-related events, activities, parties, fund raisers etc.
May perform various clerical duties in support of the swim team such as responding to parents' and swimmers' questions and emails, drafting memos, creating workouts, taking attendance and assisting with meet entries as needed
May operate a variety of pool, office, and coaching equipment including a copier, personal computer, along with corresponding program software, as well as proficiency in Hytek's Team Manager and Team Unify software
May maintain routine records related to swimming accidents, incidents and assigned activities
May set up the facility and equipment, and store the equipment upon completion of scheduled workouts, and or swim meets
May work with the head coach and other assistant coaching staff members with developing and administering appropriate training plans for all swimmers participating in the competitive swim program
May evaluate athletes periodically and make recommendations for progression through the program
May work weekends, nights and holidays
Perform related work as required.