Reports directly to the Head Swim Coach.
Responsible for the health, safety, and enjoyment of all swim team participants during all swim team events. Attend all swim 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 swim 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 swim 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 swim 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 Swim Coach.
Assist with the City of Chesterfield Aquatic programming and events as needed. Communicate frequently and clearly with Parent Rep(s). Assist with additional swim 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 swimmers. • Ability to interact with other municipal swim coaches and league representatives in a professional manner. • Ability to help Head Coach prepare meet line-ups for swim 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 18 years of age or 17 with Competitive Team member experience. • Previous coaching or competitive swimming experience.