Masters Swimming Coach

Under the close supervision of the Masters Head Swim Coach, this position is responsible for instructing program participants in proper development of competitive strokes and skills. The job may require shifts ranging from morning to evening hours and weekends. 

The Masters Swimming Coaches are responsible for providing workouts that promote a fun, healthy and social environment for swimmers who are interested in swimming for fitness, participating in triathlons and/or in other adult competitive swimming venues.

• Assist the Head Masters Coach in the administration of a comprehensive swimming program by providing a quality competitive environment to train and motivate athletes in the sport of swimming; instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques, race and practice strategy, and physical training regimens. 
• Develop a single and season-long practice and competition plan in conjunction with the Head Masters Coach. 
• Plan, direct, and supervise practices; create varied workouts and be able to teach correct competitive strokes using various swimming techniques, drills and games. Develop team motivation. May provide in-water coaching when deemed necessary and appropriate. Masters Coaches are required to be on-deck for the majority of the workout, but especially for the first 15 minutes when they are greeting swimmers and helping with lane placement. 
• Assist adult swimmers of all levels to improve their swimming skills and aid them in meeting their personal goals. 
• Provide a safe learning environment by educating the participants in safe practices and ensuring all equipment is available, set up, and functioning properly. 
• Provide a positive environment, welcome members, answer questions, and mentor potential new members. 
• Although coaches may be allowed to swim with the team while coaching, the priority is to coach the team, provide ongoing/regular feedback and stroke/skill improvement and evaluation to all team members. 
• Required to deck coach the first 15 minutes (minimum) of each practice. 
• Attend and encourage participation for all home and away swim meets.
• Monitor pool activities during swim meets and practices; evaluates individual and team performance, explain techniques and assists with skills improvement. Assists new team members in lane placement, instruction and additional assistance required for them to integrate into the workout. 
• Dispense all program information and provide updates to participants. 
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies and rules governing the conduct of swimming pool patrons; monitor activities in the facilities for individuals who may need assistance or guidance. 
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Deals with difficult, uncomfortable, and elevated situations in a professional manner. 
• Enter the water to assist people in distress if needed; notify aquatics staff of emergencies. 
• Adhere to facility emergency procedures by analyzing and correcting facility hazards. 
• Attend work on a regular, reliable and punctual basis; subs for co-workers when available; is responsible for securing substitutes for shifts unable to work. 
• Communicates with other Masters coaches through email regarding team matters and scheduling. 
• Provides outstanding customer service and provides information for cross training opportunities with other District programs. 
• Administers workouts that are safe and appropriate for the age and fitness levels of all participants. 
• Participate actively as a member of the Aquatic Division and Apex Park and Recreation District staff. 

• Facilitates social opportunities for class/team participants. 
• Facilitates opportunities for swimmers to compete in triathlons and other competitive venues. 
• Communicate participant's needs, requests and suggestions to the Aquatics Management Team. 
• Provide work ethic that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and fosters good working relationships with co-workers and managers. 
• Attends staff meetings and other training as required. 
• Completes other duties as assigned. 

• Must be 19 years old. 
• Advanced knowledge of fitness, swimming and nutrition. 
• Ability to clearly communicate with large groups or individuals in a pool setting. 
• Ability to set group and individual fitness goals and provide means and motivation to achieve them. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with participants. 
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations. 
• Must possess general knowledge of competitive swimming equipment such as: pace clocks, lane ropes, kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins, snorkels, bungee cords, and timing devices. 

• Six (6) years of competitive swimming in an organized program. 
• Lifeguard/CPR/First-Aid Certification preferred. Or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: One (1) year of previous masters coaching experience. 
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent. 

• Working environment will be hot/humid, cool/damp, wet and noisy. 95% of the work is done primarily in a hot, humid environment. During summer months, work may be at an outdoor facility and will include exposure to all types of weather. 
• Exposure to chemically treated water for a minimum of 2hours per day.
• Must be able to work in an environment with poor acoustics and an array of distractions, i.e., music, weather conditions, etc. 
• Requires ability to recognize and respond to sounds/signals of distress. 
• Requires ability to sit, stand, knee, crouch, walk and reach with arms for extended periods of time and speak loudly. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.