Assistant Swim Coach

Coaching at the Country Club of Mobile is a fun opportunity to work with children of all ages to help foster a love for the water and learning of the competitive sport of swimming. Practices are Monday through Friday from 9-11:45a, except for the first week which is May 20.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the hands-on skill development of all swim/dive team participants.
• Assists in organizing home swim/dive meets, including but not limited to, meet prep work, technology assistance and set up, meet entries, assisting individual swimmers/divers in clerk of course and behind the blocks.
• Assists in the day-to-day running of the swim/dive team.
• Motivates swimmers/divers to achieve individual goals and promotes team spirit.
• May teach private, semi-private, and group swim/dive lessons to youth as directed by the Aquatics Supervisor/Head Swim Coach
• Create a great team environment for members of swim/dive team and parents.
• Conduct daily training and coaching for members of the swim/dive team.
• Coach and attend all swim/dive meets.
• Maintain and create communication and communication pieces with members and managers about the swim/dive team, pool activities and special events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred participant or previous participation in swimming at the Country Club level or above.
• Preferred CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of water rescue methods.
• Knowledge of life guarding and first-aid practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of swimming pool operations to include: sanitation, maintenance, and safety.
• Ability and skill in carrying out water rescues.