About this role
Job Title: Assistant Aquatics Competitive Coach
Department: Ogden High/Ben Lomond High Pools
Pay Range: Range 3, Step 1
Calendar: Year-Round
GENERAL PURPOSE
Assistant Aquatics Competitive Coach needed for the Ogden High/Ben Lomond High Pools year-round swimming lessons program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Instructs various levels
- Provides a structured format for the proper progression and development at the appropriate levels of the participant.
- Responsible for preparation
- Provides quality customer service, including interacting with participants and/or parents to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Ensures all possible safety measures are observed.
- Communicates, enforces, and complies with all departmental rules and regulations, policies, and procedures. Reports any issues or concerns to the supervisor.
- Responsible for the set-up and tear-down of any required equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SAFETY & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of required safety training, including SafeSport training for coaches working with minors (USA Water Polo).
- For swim coaches, completion of USA Swimming's Safety Training for Swim Coaches or lifeguarding certification (acceptable as part of safety training) is required and must be kept current.
- Coaches must maintain all certifications current and compliant with national governing body requirements. Preferred / Additional Qualifications:
- Experience coaching swim team or water polo programs.
- Lifeguard certification with current rescue and response skills.-or water safety and CPR
- Completion of background check and athlete protection training (per national governing body policies). 1 year of coaching experience is a bonus and preferred. Experience coaching swimming lessons, age-group swim teams, water polo, or related aquatic programming makes a candidate stronger and better prepared. Preferred / Additional Skills:
- Prior experience coaching or instructing in aquatic programs.
- Ability to communicate clearly with athletes of all ages and skill levels.
- SafeSport or equivalent athlete protection training (especially for water polo coaching roles)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of related experience.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- USA Swimming and/or USA Water Polo membership (as applicable) or willing to obtain upon hire.
- Coaches must be registered with the appropriate national governing body before working with athletes.
- Current CPR, AED, and water safety certification (such as American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or similar nationally recognized provider) or willingness to obtain upon hire.