Variable Swim Coach

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

PAY RATE: $22.00/hr

Job Summary 

Under the close supervisor of the Recreation Specialist- Aquatics, A Swim Team Coach is responsible for expanding and perfecting the swim team’s abilities and always ensuring the safety of the swimmers. . Creating a variety of work outs and being able to teach correct competitive strokes using various swimming techniques, drills, and games. Evaluates individual and team performance, explains techniques, and assists with skills improvement. Monitor pool activities during swim meets and practices. Swim Team Coach should show a genuine interest in all swimmers and enthusiasm in their coaching.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coaching weeknights (CARA) and/or weekends (Master’s)
• Attendance at a variety of located Swim Meets on Weekends
• Office Tasks: Creating Swim Cards for Swim Meets, Emails to participants, Team Attendance, Swimming Awards, creating daily work outs, etc.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received:  Receives general supervision from the Aquatics Specialist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively with participants and the public in a positive way.
• Ability to employ effective instructional methods and techniques, as well as the ability to model those techniques to participants.
• Background check required.

Technological Skills

• Ability to operate Microsoft Office Suite to include, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Education and Experience

• Education:  N/A
• Experience: Previous group swim team experience. (i.e. USA Swimming, Summer Club, etc.)

             Previous coaching experience

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Current American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certifications or equivalent. Or in the process of obtaining the certifications