Swim Team Coach

Oshman Family JCC • Palo Alto, CA

8d • $29 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Swim Coach for their Youth Swim Team. This role involves conducting and assisting with swim meets, developing swimming techniques, and encouraging young swimmers. The OFJCC is a non-profit organization in Silicon Valley that offers a variety of programs and experiences.

Requirements

• Strong swimming background required
• Individual must be dynamic, enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, personable and have the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, with good time management and great follow-up skills
• Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community, other coaches and other employees
• Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and commitment to Aquatics excellence
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience being an aquatic instructor/coach preferred
• Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach/Coach various levels and age groups
• Follow up with prospective swimmers, hold try-outs and report back to the parents and Aquatics Management
• Introduce children to good sportsmanship, teamwork, individual accountability, patience and maturity all through a love of swimming
• Plan practices that may be in-water or on dry-land, select appropriate drills based on age and ability
• Collaborate with other Swim Coach(es) and/or Aquatics Management on workouts, swim meets, other events, etc.

Benefits

• Free membership at our award-winning fitness
• Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Unlimited access to our new R&R room - with a focus on Recovery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed