Swim Coach

## Description
##### **SUMMARY**
The Swim Coach is responsible for performing a variety of duties to ensure the success of the Turtles Swim Team Program.
##### **SUPERVISION**
**Reports To:**Recreation Supervisor - Athletics & Aquatics
##### **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• To coach practice in accordance with Turtles Swim Team philosophy.
• Reports on deck ready to work fifteen minutes prior to the start of practice.
• Creates and utilizes a lesson plan with direction from the Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintains professional manner at all times.
• Wears one-piece bathing suit underneath uniform while coaching.
• Communicates with athletes in a manner to which is understood by all athletes under your direction.
• Knowledge of all competitive strokes and the ability to get in the water and demonstrate strokes as needed.
• Answers questions and responds to concerns from parents and patrons before and after practice. Refers any problems or issues to Assistant or Head Coach.
• Assesses athletes' progress and abilities.
• Ensures all equipment used during practice and/or swim meets is put away and stored properly.
• Completes all necessary paperwork completely and on time, to include: attendance, progress reports, etc.
• Ensures that swimmers under coaches' care are respectful to all staff and members.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of the swim team participants.
• Complies promptly with all requests and directions given by Assistant Coach, Head Coach, or Aquatics Supervisor. Respects the decisions and authority of supervisors.
• Ensures that all possible safety measures are observed, including the use of equipment and proper surveillance of program participants in accordance with Red Cross safety standards.
• Completes accident and incident report forms to be turned in to the Aquatic/Facility Supervisor.
• Attends required trainings and meetings.
• Performs maintenance duties when assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

## Qualifications

Coaches must be at least 16 years of age, must demonstrate proper swimming technique or provide proof of competitive swim experience, and hold the following current certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, and Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches or the ability to obtain within 6 months.