Swim Coach

Position Details

Position Information Posting Number: 2026518 Position Title: Swim Coach Position: 7770 FLSA: Non-Exempt Classification Type: Temporary/Seasonal/Year-Round Part-time Department: Parks & Recreation Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal Non-Benefitted Work Schedule: Approximately 15-20 weeks, Flexible days & times available, Monday-Friday between 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun hours vary, Approximately May to mid-July or mid-August

Hiring Pay Rate: 11.00/hour

Posting Opening Date: 03112026 Posting Closing Date:

Job Summary Under general supervision, provides coaching and competitive swimming instruction for the City of Bryan Swim Team.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts swim team practices in a safe, friendly, and competitive environment.
• Attends all team functions, including but not limited to practice and swim meets.
• Promotes swim team participation.
• Completes all required reports and submits them to the proper person or office.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
• Acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of swimmers in the event of an emergency.
• Performs emergency first aid or CPR when needed.
• Observes, enforces, and educates on facility rules and regulations.
• Timely completes and submits reports, records, and other required documentation to the proper person or office.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
• Maintains appropriate fitness level to perform all essential functions of the position.
• Continually practices safe work habits and alerts management about safety and other workplace concerns.
• Reports for duty at the times specified and ensures that a high standard of personal presentation and appearance is maintained per policy.
• Attends mandatory training orientations and other staff meetings as scheduled.
• Adheres to the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the City of Bryan and the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess previous experience in some phase of competitive swimming and/or experience as a Swim Coach.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Practices and techniques of water safety.
• Practices and techniques of pool maintenance.
• Ability to:
• Maintain fitness level, swimming strength, and endurance to successfully perform all position responsibilities.
• Remain watchful and alert at all times while on duty.
• React quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Observe and analyze situations quickly and objectively and using good judgment determine an effective and efficient course of action to be taken with due regard to the task, hazards, situation, and circumstance.
• Communicate effectively with patrons, supervisors, and other employees.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all City and departmental administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Work effectively as an individual and as a team member.
• Be constantly alert and aware of the hazards involved and apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Skills

• Excellent swimming skills, plus skill in rescue techniques and procedures, first aid application, and resuscitation.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Preferred: Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• CPR/First Aid/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include but are not limited to swimming, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, balancing, using hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment, and lifting, carrying, and/or moving people and objects of varying weight.
• The type of work involves extreme care, concentration, fitness, and manual dexterity.
• Must possess the ability to swim distances and dive to pool depths as determined by testing/certification authorities and to lift 150 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an outdoor swimming pool environment.
• There is exposure to various depths of water, slippery surfaces, wet and humid conditions, extreme temperatures, heights up to 35 feet, noise, pool and cleaning chemicals, body fluids while rendering first aid and CPR, dust, pollen, and other airborne particles.

Equipment

• Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control authority or approval of the design, working ranges, or limitations of those items.
• The employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.
• Equipment may include but is not limited to swimming equipment, whistle, computer, and other office equipment.

Additional Notes

• Instructions for Applicants
• This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.
• Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will relationship.

Supplemental Questions

1. I understand that before I submit my application, I must ensure I have added my complete employment history under the Employment History Section/Page to my application, including any full-time, part-time, military, and/or volunteer experience. If I am a returning applicant, I have verified the information on my application is up-to-date.

   • Yes, I have verified my employment history is complete and/or up-to-date.

2. Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:

   • City of Bryan Website
   • City of Bryan Social Media
   • City of Bryan Employment Office
   • City of Bryan Employee Friend/Relative
   • Indeed
   • Google
   • Glassdoor
   • LinkedIn
   • Facebook
   • Texas Municipal League Careers in Government
   • Television Station
   • Radio Station
   • Newspaper
   • Career Fair (specify location below)
   • College/University Website (specify school below)
   • Other Website (specify below)
   • Other Source (specify below)
   • Unknown (If known, specify details of source selected above, name, station, location, etc.)

3. What is your expected wage/salary for this position?

4. Are you at least 16 years of age?

   • Yes
   • No

5. Do you possess a current Lifeguard Certification?

   • Yes
   • No, but I am willing to obtain by date of hire
   • No, but I am enrolled in a Lifeguard Certification course

6. Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid Certification?

   • Yes
   • No, but I am willing to obtain within timeframe set by department
   • No, but I am enrolled in a course
   • My certification is expired, but I am willing to renew within timeframe set by department

7. Do you have previous experience teaching swimming lessons or participating in competitive swimming?

   • Yes
   • No
   • If Yes, please describe your experience. If No, enter NA.

8. What days and hours are you available to work?

9. How many hours per week are you available to work during the summer months?

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Certifications

• Letters of Recommendation

• Optional Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Certifications

• Letters of Recommendation