Youth Athletics Coach II Cara Swim

Job Summary:

The Youth Athletics Swim Coach CARA II is responsible for the overall organization and support of coaches and participants in of the youth CARA team at Winona Pool. Hours are less than 20 per week and require mornings and weekends. Scheduled days/hours may vary.

The salary range for this position is $17.33 - $23.40 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until filled.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

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Essential Functions:

• Conducts early morning swim team practices to enhance the swimming ability of all team members.
• Responsible for the safety of swim team members, staff and volunteers while practicing or participating in a meet.
• Ensure that the only people in the pool during swim team practices are registered team members.
• Coordinate car polling to swim meets, recruiting volunteers to assist with activities as needed.
• Attends CARA meetings as scheduled including those held at facilities other than Winona Pool.
• Train and lead staff and volunteers.

Other Job Functions:

• Supervision of any volunteer coaches who may be working with team members.
• Supervision all program practices and team members.
• May be required to cross train into other areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

• There are no supervisor/manager responsibilities for this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: High School/GED.
• Preferred: Some course work in recreation, education or related field.

Experience:

• Required: 2 years participation and exceptional knowledge of rules and regulations of competitive swimming.
• Preferred: Meet Manager program-Swim Topia.

Certifications:

• Current CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Current Lifeguarding and WSI certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess knowledge of proper swim stroke techniques and competitive swim training techniques.
• Must understand proper swim stroke techniques and competitive swim.
• Must interact diplomatically with youth, parents and other staff members.
• Demonstrate the skills of good judgment and patience.
• Schedule workouts and meets.
• Must react quickly and correctly in emergency situations and will be required to assist or perform the necessary lifesaving procedures.
• Must make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution, and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful and/or disciplinary situations.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of all participants in their swimming classes by safe and proper usage of equipment and facilities.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional: Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.

Working Environment:

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement- 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave- Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Employees working more than 30 hours per week are eligible to enroll in one of our 2 Medical plan options (per the ACA)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

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