The Town of Avon is hiring Swim Coaches to work at the Avon Recreation Center.

This is a part-time, year-round position.
The Swim Coach is responsible for providing leadership, direction, hands-on development and implementation with the objective to yield the highest attainable levels of excellence in instruction, as well as individual and team performance for the Recreational Swimming program. This position assists with developing and coaching members of the swim team under the USA swimming guidelines.
This position is required to work a flexible schedule, which includes weekends, nights, and holidays. Swim meet attendance may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops appropriate means necessary to offer quality swim coaching while remaining up-to-date on current trends
• Designs, organizes, and directs activities of participants in order to provide a high level of quality instruction for all participants
• Provides constant feedback to participants to facilitate improvement
• Assist with designing, planning, and implementing a workout curriculum for all levels
• Works closely with the Swim Instructor and Swim Program Supervisor to identify participants of the “Learn To Swim” program with talents necessary and/or interests in participating on the swim team
• Establishes and maintains effective and positive communication with participants, parents, and supervisor
• Teaches with encouragement and positive reinforcement and assists participants and parents/guardians in recognizing and understanding swimming developments and achievements
• Works with the Swim Program Supervisor on an on-going basis to upgrades, improve and refine individual coaching skills related to the various age groups and skill levels of the swim team
• Accurately tracks participant attendance, progress and payments and submits paperwork and records to the Swim Program Supervisor
• Enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals and takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents
• Reports damage to equipment and/or injuries to participants by completing an Incident Report form when necessary and submitting it the Swim Program Supervisor
• Educates participants on safe habits and attitudes around aquatic areas and at the Avon Recreation Center
• Recognizes and responds effectively in emergencies in accordance with ARC’s emergency action plan

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Qualifications*
A minimum of 15 years of age and training in teaching “Learn to Swim” classes is required. Previous competitive swimming experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence of required knowledge, skills and abilities. Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
Special Requirements
Interested candidates must submit an application and a list of three (3) references to jobs@avon.org. A background check, pre-employment drug & alcohol screening, and reference checks will be required prior to employment. The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.

Job Details
Category
Recreation
Status
Open

Salary
$20.00 - $21.50
Posted
December 20, 2022 9:00 AM
Closing
June 30, 2023 5:00 PM

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

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