Youth Swim Coach - Part Time, Year-round - Team Sheeper

Description

Menlo Swim and Sport is seeking a Youth Swim Coach for our Bridge Swim Program in Menlo Park, CA to work with Beginner through Intermediate swimmers ages 5 - 12 years old. The Bridge Swim Program is a non-competitive youth program designed to help swimmers transition from a swim lesson environment and “bridge” the gap to swimming as a sport or for exercise. 

This position is a part-time, non-exempt position. The ideal candidate must be available to work weekdays, Monday – Thursday from 3:30-7:00 pm or 5:00-7:00 pm for practices. May also be asked to attend monthly staff meetings and email evaluations outside of these hours. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaboration with other coaches and the Youth Program Manager for continual development of the program
• Provide stroke analysis and communicate evaluations to parents
• Ability to coach proper swimming technique from the pool deck in a safe, positive and encouraging manner to various levels and age groups
• Observes swimmers during practice to teach and correct mistakes, demonstrating skills as needed
• Run practice independently, follow practice plans and adapt skills/swim sets accordingly
• Engage participants in a challenging, but fun and friendly environment
• Responsible for set-up and clean-up of practice areas
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Attend staff and training meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of swim instruction and/or swim coaching experience
• Minimum 6 month commitment
• Must be able to coach on the pool deck for at least 2 hours
• Comfortable coaching in all elements, there's swimming rain or shine!
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, parents, patrons, and staff
• Must be punctual, responsible, and maintain a positive attitude
• Enthusiastic, friendly, and enjoys working with children!

Perks/Benefits

• Starting rate $23/hr
• Ability to work in other areas of the company
• Access to all of our facilities and programs