Assistant Swim Coach

Under the general supervision of the Head Swim Coach, the Part-Time Assistant Swim Coach plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and positive outcomes of established programs. This position involves specialized supervisory duties in managing the City’s Swim Team, which serves those ranging in age from 3 years old to senior citizens, and participants in US Masters and US Water Polo teams. The individual in this role must be a qualified and registered USA Swimming coach.

Examples of Duties:

• Assists in the coaching and management of the US Masters Swim Team, for all abilities. Coordinates US Masters Swim Meets and related events.
• Assists in planning daily, monthly and seasonal swim team schedules.
• Assists in coaching swim team workouts held in the morning, afternoon, and on weekends. Provides developmentally appropriate instruction on form and technique to accommodate a wide range of participants. Promotes athletic growth and improvement among all participants.
• Assists in overseeing dry-land workouts for the swim team.
• Assists in running swim camps, clinics and special events, such as the swim team banquet.
• Assists in managing participant records, meet entries, and billing using software programs such as Hy-Tek (Business, Team, and Meet Manager).
• Assists with swim meet set-up, including handling equipment, coordinating information, computer entries, heat sheets, swim meet operations and results.

Typical Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent. A combination of education, relevant training and experience will be considered in lieu of high school diploma or it's equivalency.
• Must be registered USA Swim Coach, which requires current CPR, First Aid and Safety Training for Swim Coaches. Current US Masters Swim Coach Certification or ability to obtain same as soon as possible. Certifications must be maintained during employment.
• Incumbents in this job class are required to undergo a Level 2 Background Screening as required by the State of Florida. The screening includes a photograph, fingerprin