Aquatic Masters Coach - Natatorium (2024-2025) - Prosper School District

Salary:  $25 per hour/Hourly position

Primary Purpose:

To serve as lead group coach for the Prosper Aquatic Masters Program.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Special Knowledge/Skills:

2-4 years of competitive swim/triathlete coaching experience with a USA Swimming Club

Hold a coaching membership that is in good standing with USA Swimming or meet all USA Swim Coach requirements

Ability to be energetic, patient, and motivational for swimmers

Ability to provide effective instructions to all ages and abilities of swimmers

Ability to work well and communicate effectively with parents, coaching staff, and administrators

Enthusiasm for continuing their coaching education

Understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as social media)

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Coaching & Swimmer Development

1. Create Prosper Aquatic Masters Program (PAM) training terminology, vocabulary and then be able to apply the lessons learned into daily practice.

2. Demonstrate inspiring, dedicated coach and swimming/triathlete subject matter expertise.

3. Demonstrate mature judgment, reliability, availability, and ethical behavior including punctuality, confidentiality, positive and constructive feedback, and ability to function in a multi-task environment.

4. Maintain all United States Masters Swimming (USMS) Swimming certification and coaching requirements (CPR, Safety Training for Swim Coaches, USMS Swimming Background Check, Athlete Protection, Lifeguard, First Aid, Concussion, etc.)

5. Attend all assigned team functions (practices, meets, etc.)

6. Travel to meets, clinics, and other swimming events.

7. Teach and emphasize proper stroke technique ensuring an understanding of the progression of PAM members of all abilities. 8. Plan, prepare, and conduct team practices in a cohesive fashion to guide swimmers throughout the program.

9. Manage, observe, and constructively evaluate swimmer performance at practices and meets to enhance technique and motivation.

Other

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to high humidity and potential chemical hazards in pool water. Moderate lifting; crouching, kneeling, sitting and standing. Working on slippery surfaces.