Swim Coach

The City of Rockville, Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time / temporary position(s) of Swim Coach and/or Senior Swim Coach to work with youth athletes of a variety of ages and skill levels within the Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club program. Successful candidates will be available for flexible assignments in early morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours and have experience as a coach or participant with a United States Swimming affiliated Team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for conducting practices and workouts for swim team members; responsible for maintaining a safe environment for practices; responsible for all paperwork and administrative processes which is related to swim team and meets; responsible for supervising swimmers at meets, professionally communicates with swimmers and parents to provide information pertaining to the swim team and general customer service.
• Complete routine facility maintenance to include set-up and clean-up of practice area. Respond to any emergency situation which may arise.
• Usually works under the supervision of a Senior Coach or Head Coach, however is expected lead practice sessions independently, as directed.
• Work schedule may include early morning, evening and weekend hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be able to obtain Coach’s Certification from USA Swimming.
• Certification in Safety Training for Swim Coaches, CPR/AED and First Aid required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a pool environment is required. Lifeguard Training Certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a pool environment is required.