Swim Coach

City of Rockville•Md 20850, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rockville, Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time / temporary position(s) of Swim Coach and/or Senior Swim Coach to work with youth athletes of a variety of ages and skill levels within the Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club (RMSC) at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center. The RMSC program is a competitive, year-round United States Swimming club team, with 8 practice groups and 400+ swimmers. Current coaching opportunities exist in working with our 12 and under and high school aged athlete groups. Successful candidates will be available for flexible assignments in early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours and have experience as a coach or participant with a United States Swimming affiliated Team.

Requirements

Must possess or be able to obtain Coach’s Certification from USA Swimming
Certification in Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR/AED and First Aid required
Ability to communicate effectively in a pool environment is required
Must have competitive swimming background
Must have or attain American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) Level II certification or equivalent
Must have at least 3 years of coaching experience and demonstrate a commitment to Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club program

Nice To Haves

Lifeguard Training Certification preferred
Lifeguard Training Certification and Montgomery County Pool Operator’s License Preferred
Prior experience as a Swim Coach or Swim Instructor preferred
High school diploma preferred
Some college preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting practices and workouts for swim team members
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment for practices
Responsible for all paperwork and administrative processes which is related to swim team and meets
Responsible for supervising swimmers at meets
Professionally communicates with swimmers and parents to provide information pertaining to the swim team and general customer service
Complete routine facility maintenance to include set-up and clean-up of practice area
Respond to any emergency situation which may arise
Usually works under the supervision of a Senior Coach or Head Coach, however is expected lead practice sessions independently, as directed
Planning and implementation of seasonal and weekly plans for a swim team practice group
Supervises other coaches in practice and at competitions
Serves as the point of contact for communication with swimmers and parents within the practice group to provide information pertaining to the swim team and meets
Provides general customer service
Coordinate the operations of their assigned practice group to include planning and leading practice sessions independently