Apex Park and Recreation District
Description
Under the close supervision of the Masters Head Swim Coach, this position is responsible for instructing program participants in proper development of competitive strokes and skills. The job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours and weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Head Masters Coach in the administration of a comprehensive swimming program by providing a quality competitive environment to train and motivate athletes in the sport of swimming; instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques, race and practice strategy, and physical training regimens.
- Develop a single and season-long practice and competition plan in conjunction with the Head Masters Coach.
- Plan, direct, and supervise practices; create varied workouts and be able to teach correct competitive strokes using various swimming techniques, drills and games. Develop team motivation. May provide in-water coaching when deemed necessary and appropriate. Masters Coaches are required to be on-deck for the majority of the workout, but especially for the first 15 minutes when they are greeting swimmers and helping with lane placement.
- Assist adult swimmers of all levels to improve their swimming skills and aid them in meeting their personal goals.
- Provide a safe learning environment by educating the participants in safe practices and ensuring all equipment is available, set up, and functioning properly.
- Provide a positive environment, welcome members, answer questions, and mentor potential new members.
- Although coaches may be allowed to swim with the team while coaching, the priority is to coach the team, provide ongoing/regular feedback and stroke/skill improvement and evaluation to all team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 19 years old.
- Advanced knowledge of fitness, swimming and nutrition.
- Ability to clearly communicate with large groups or individuals in a pool setting.
- Ability to set group and individual fitness goals and provide means and motivation to achieve them.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with participants.
- Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.
- Must possess general knowledge of competitive swimming equipment such as: pace clocks, lane ropes, kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins, snorkels, bungee cords, and timing devices.