Swim Team Supervisor

PCC Center•Redwood City, CA

24d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Peninsula Community Center, a ministry of Peninsula Covenant Church (PCC), builds community by providing personal, healthy, and meaningful connections through aquatics, fitness, tennis, and community programming. PCC is a vibrant and forward-thinking church located in Redwood City, dedicated to serving our community and making a positive impact through our outreach programs including our Community Center. PCC employs over 150 seasonal and part-time staff to support various community efforts. Our team thrives on flexibility, openness to change, and collaboration, with a shared passion for helping others and working together. PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE The Swim Team Supervisor provides leadership for all swim coaches. They serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring best practices in swim coaching, and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for swimmers, parents, and coaches at the Community Center. PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The Swim Team Supervisor works closely with the Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Director, and swim coaches to ensure a smooth operation of all swim team activities. They also engage with swimmers, parents, and community members to foster a positive and inclusive aquatics environment. WORKWEEK Commit to being available on weekday afternoons in which you are assigned. Swim Team hours are Monday-Thursday 4:30-7:45pm and Friday 4:30-6:30pm. Attend all required training meetings and team events. Seasonal position running February-May; hours and shifts vary, with weekly hours ranging from 6-15.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team management abilities, with experience guiding and motivating swim coaches.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey expectations and collaborate effectively with staff, swimmers, and families.
Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and program logistics.
Knowledgeable in swim coaching best practices, technique, and age-appropriate training methods.
Calm and attentive during emergency situations, with the ability to follow protocols efficiently.
Professional and positive demeanor, fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
Strong swimming skills and experience in swim coaching, swim instruction, and working with children required.
Must be in the water and sun for extended periods.
Must be able to hold children (ages 3-12) in the water, stand in the water, swim 300 yards continuously (breaststroke or freestyle), and tread water for two minutes without using arms.
Must be able to perform all American Red Cross Lifeguard rescue skills, including diving up to 12 feet, treading water for extended periods, CPR, rescue breathing, in-water spinal backboarding, and using an AED.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds occasionally and 15-20 pounds frequently.
DOJ background clearance required.
Must adhere to and model PCC’s Safe Church policies.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior experience working at Peninsula Community Center is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the swim coach team by providing a leadership presence and by addressing on-deck issues, member concerns, and facility needs - escalating to aquatics management when required
Be knowledgeable of and ready to assist in any emergency by following the facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
Help coaches with writing swim sets, running events, and providing feedback to swimmers and families.
Monitor and track swimmer progress, ensuring coaching strategies align with program goals.
Communicate scheduling changes early, secure appropriate substitute coverage when unable to work a scheduled shift and assist with coverage when available.
Coordinate coverage for absent staff, including arranging substitutes and adjusting schedules as needed.
Other duties as they pertain to and aid in supporting the ministry's principal objectives.