Swim Coach/Office Assistant

City Of Cooper City•Cooper City, FL

18d•$16 - $25

About The Position

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim team participants; attends swim meets and team functions throughout the year; and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. Assists in overseeing the health, safety, and welfare of public pool patrons, performs water rescues as needed, and helps enforce facility rules. The work is performed under close supervision. Duties may include additional tasks reasonably incidental to the position.

Requirements

A minimum of two years of lifeguarding, swim instruction, coaching, or related experience.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by the date of hire.
Satisfy the Parks and Recreation Department's Level 2 screening process.
Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations related to pool use.
Customer service skills.
Ability to make sound, quick, independent judgments and handle emergency situations.
Ability to instruct and supervise pool users in accident prevention.
Ability to perform rigorous exercise and maintain top physical condition.
Ability to enforce rules firmly, tactfully, and professionally.
Ability to manage groups, follow instructions, and report incident response protocols.
Ability to work outdoors, sit or stand for long periods, and complete light custodial duties.
Ability to teach and perform swim team duties proficiently.
Ability to work with limited supervision, work independently and cooperatively, and follow a designated schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to exert moderate physical effort and move around to perform essential tasks, including climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, and bending; work may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials ranging from light to heavy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Approved lifeguard certification or membership in a recognized professional swim association.
Additional qualifying experience or job-related college coursework may substitute year for year for one year of required experience or education.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of swim team participants.
Follow state health and safety standards and policies.
Assess participants and place them in appropriate skill categories.
Coach aquatic programs and classes.
Help monitor conditions for safe facility use, including lightning detection protocols.
Assist with removing pool equipment as needed.
Maintain current certifications through seminars, classes, workshops, or similar activities.
Perform first aid and CPR as needed.
Greet patrons and respond to general Parks and Recreation Department inquiries.
Instruct or assist with activities and supervise program participants.
Process paperwork related to department and swim team needs.
Perform light facility upkeep after program use.
Respond to routine questions, complaints, and service requests.
Communicate program and facility needs to the supervisor.
Report safety concerns and hazards to the supervisor.
Assist with swim team special events.
Enforce facility policies, regulations, and Parks and Recreation Department safety rules.
Maintain an appropriate uniform appearance, with Lifeguard insignia clearly visible and unobstructed.
Work a varied schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain accurate records of program participants.
Perform other duties as directed.