Head Swim Team Coach
hace 7 días
Decatur
Job Description Job Title: Head Swim Coach Department: Parks & Recreation Reports To: Recreation Services Manager Hourly Rate: $25-$30 DOQ Availability: Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays. Position Summary: The Head Swim Team Coach is responsible for assisting and implementing recreational activities and providing supervision for participants within the guidelines of DPRD. The Head Swim Team coach is an integral team member overseeing administrative tasks and programs and assisting other Parks and Recreation staff. Work involves extensive public contact and working knowledge of department procedures and overall City Operations. • Develops, promotes, and organizes swim team programming for all ages., • Recruits community members to participate in new and ongoing programs., • Responds to all inquiries and complaints or refers to the appropriate person., • Effectively manages self through the independent initiation and accomplishment of tasks., • Assists customers by answering questions, providing support, and assisting as necessary (in-person, on the phone, and via email)., • Recruits, hires, and supervises swim team staff and swim meets., • Organizes, schedules, and prepares swim meets and swim team league at Ebster Pool., • Provides supervision for facility and appearance, including light janitorial duties such as sweeping and cleaning restrooms and other areas., • Enforces program rules and supervises program areas., • Responds to requested information by providing knowledge of the division’s services, operations, and activities, • Responsible for organizing a team parent meeting and recruiting volunteers to work various swim meets., • Effectively communicate with parents regarding swim team assignments, practice times, and swim meets., • Conduct “tryouts” for swim team members to evaluate and place members in appropriate skill-based groups., • Organize team pictures., • Recruits community members to participate in new and ongoing programs., • Responds to all inquiries and complaints or refers to the appropriate person., • Effectively manages self through the independent initiation and accomplishment of tasks., • Assists customers by answering questions, providing support, and assisting as necessary (in-person, on the phone, and via email)., • Recruits, hires, and supervises swim team staff and swim meets., • Organizes, schedules, and prepares swim meets and swim team league at Ebster Pool., • Provides supervision for facility and appearance, including light janitorial duties such as sweeping and cleaning restrooms and other areas., • Enforces program rules and supervises program areas., • Responds to requested information by providing knowledge of the division’s services, operations, and activities, • Responsible for organizing a team parent meeting and recruiting volunteers to work various swim meets., • Effectively communicate with parents regarding swim team assignments, practice times, and swim meets., • Conduct “tryouts” for swim team members to evaluate and place members in appropriate skill-based groups. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties. • Previous experience developing and managing a swim team, recreation, or aquatic program., • Ability to complete multiple assignments under deadline conditions in a dynamic office environment. Ability to handle citizens, personnel, and the public professionally and politely. Ability to attend additional training as assigned., • Must be at least 16 years of age., • Must obtain a valid State of Georgia driver's license (Non-commercial Class A or B) with a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR)., • Must pass a criminal background check, work reference check, pre-employment post-offer physical and drug screen. Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred., • Previous experience dealing with the public is preferred. Prior experience developing and implementing aquatic programming. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: • USA Swim Coach Certified, or American Red Cross Lifeguard and Safety Training for Swim Coaches certified. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions: • Must be able to sit, walk, and stand for long periods., • Can lift and carry heavy objects (10-50 lbs.) sit, bend, squat, and twist daily; must be able to physically operate city vehicle., • Have the ability to sit for long periods using office equipment and computers., • Have the ability to walk and stand outdoors (playgrounds and parks) setting including the pool while in extreme heat and cold for up to 8 hours daily., • Have a personal vehicle to drive for daily business on a mileage reimbursement basis., • Must deal with constant interruptions, noise, and meet with others on a regularly., • The employee may be exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, climb, and perform repetitive motions on a daily., • Ability to operate computer software, including word processing software; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio. The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law