Reports directly to the Head Dive Coach.
Responsible for the health, safety, and enjoyment of all dive team participants during all dive team events. Attend all dive team functions, including but not limited to, practices, meets, coach and parenting meetings.
Responsible for enforcing rules and regulations set forth by the Municipal Swim League and City of Chesterfield governing the conduct of the dive team and its participants. Assist lifeguards/manager(s) with established emergency action plan procedures developed by the department.
Project a professional and healthy image through dress, behavior, and attitude. Start and end practices on time. Instruct daily workouts for swimmers between the ages of 5-18.
Keep daily attendance, progress reports, accident reports and any other necessary record keeping for the Municipal Swim League. Properly care for all dive team equipment during the season. Replace all equipment to their designated areas promptly following each practice/meet.
Assist in facility set up and clean up for each home dive team meet. Attend all meetings set forth by the Recreation Manager/Specialist and Parent Reps. Respond to all participant needs in a courteous manner and report comments/complaints to the Head Dive Coach.
Assist with the City of Chesterfield Aquatic programming and events as needed. Communicate frequently and clearly with Parent Rep(s). Assist with additional dive team programs and events.
Must be flexible to work mornings, evenings, and weekends. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Ability to supervise, instruct, and evaluate divers/swimmers.
Ability to interact with other municipal dive coaches and league representatives in a professional manner.
Ability to help Head Coach prepare meet line-ups for dive team.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. objects.
Maintain a professional and mature attitude toward responsibilities, fellow staff and patrons.
Education, Qualifications, and Experience Required:
Must be a minimum of 16 years with Competitive Team member experience.
Previous coaching or competitive diving/swimming experience.