CITY OF
ASSISTANT
SWIM COACH
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which requires responsible,
specialized supervisory work assisting the City's Swim Team Coach in the
operation of the City's Swim Team for ages 3 years to senior citizens,
including a Masters team. This
individual is a qualified United States Swimming Registered Coach.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Assists in planning swim team
schedules - daily, monthly and seasonal.
Oversees the coaching and
management of the Masters Swim Team.
Assists in coaching morning and afternoon swim team workouts,
including weekend workouts.
Assists in running swim camps,
clinics and special events.
Assists in overseeing the dry
land workouts for swim team.
Assists in maintaining participant
billing records.
Assists in completing swim meet entries.
Assists with swim meet set-up, including swim meet information,
computer entries, heat sheets, swim meet operations and results.
Records swim team member's times and updates record board.
Assists in supervising
swimmers, coaches and volunteers on travel trips.
Assists with swimming honor roll for newspapers, motivational
lists, arranges interviews and photo sessions for swimmers.
Assists in preparation and clean up of the aquatic facility in
the event of major storms.
Performs related work as
required and as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of
competitive swimming.
Knowledge of basic United States Swimming (USS), Federated
International Swimming Association (FINA), National College Aquatic Association
(NCAA) and High School rules, starts and times.
Knowledge of ordinances and
regulations applicable to the City's Aquatic Complex.
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Ability to assist in the planning of swim team schedules; daily,
monthly and seasonal.
Ability to interact with
parents and athletes on all levels, as well as be responsible for the safety
and welfare of all team members.
Ability to assist with swim meet setup, including swim meet
information, computer entry, heat sheets, swim meet operations and results.
Ability to maintain records and
prepare reports.
Ability to work for extended periods of time in sunny, hot and
humid conditions.
Ability to work a flexible work
schedule.
Ability to operate a City
vehicle and possess the required license.
Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees,
the general public and outside organizations and coaches.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A degree in physical education, physical science, education,
recreation or psychology is desirable.
Must be registered USS coach, which requires current CPR, First Aid and
Safety Training for Swim Coaches.
Extensive knowledge of competitive swimming.
Certifications must be currently maintained.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
This is a
designated Recovery classification in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan
and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared
emergencies. Attendance at National
Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is
mandatory.
REV: 10/07
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