Swim Coach Application

General Description

The Swim Team Coach is a lifeguard that is also responsible for the operations of the WBC Swim Team. The Coach is a part time (upward of 25 hours per week) summer employee during the swim team season, paid an hourly rate, and the lifeguard position supplements coaching for the rest of the 30-40 hour in-season work week. As an hourly employee, the Swim Coach is required to submit a weekly schedule to the WBC Management for approval and all overtime needs to be approved in advance. WBC vacation policy does not apply to this position. No vacation time will be offered during the swim team season.

As with all of WBC program staff, the Coach should be a role model for participants on the Swim Team, exemplifying integrity and the key characteristics we expect of our employees: Commitment, Respect, Responsibility and Cooperation. In addition, the Coach should be a role model for sportsmanship and team spirit to participants on the swim team.

While on duty, the Coach should wear the swim suit and uniform specified by the WBC Management. When representing the Club at swim meets and club meetings, the Swim Coach should wear the uniform specified by the WBC Management.

Qualifications & Certifications

The Coach must be certified in Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and preferably in Red Cross certified Water Safety Instruction (WSI). Must be at least 18 years of age. Prior WBC work experience is preferred and competitive swimming experience is strongly preferred.

Reporting/Management Relationships

The Coach reports to the WBC Management as noted by the HR Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the Coach will be defined by and under the supervision of the WBC Management. WBC Management will organize a pre-season meeting to review specific responsibilities with the Coach.

The Coach will organize and lead the swim team practices and weekly swim meets. Attendance is required at all practices and meets and other events.
- Swim practices/schedule (subject to change, see WBC Handbook for actual hours):
  - 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Older Swimmers
  - 9:30 to 10:00 AM - Younger Swimmers
  - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Administration/Meet & Event Planning
  - 12:00 to 1:00 PM - Swim Practice
- Swim Meets - Weekly, typically on Wednesday
- Relay meet at season open, Championships at season end
- Swim Orientation night, social events, awards night
Responsibilities include:
- Organizing and leading swim practices
- Organizing and leading swim meets, including:
  - Creating lineups
  - Processing/distributing ribbons
  - Recruiting/organizing volunteers
  - Handling swimmer logistics at meets
- Other duties including trophy nominations
- Organize and present at awards night

Job Application Instructions

Please enter an email address that is not @verizon.net (if possible) and not Aspen email.
Before applying, be sure to read the job description and specific job requirements.
All applications must be submitted by February 23, 2024 for full consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed consideration.
Initial hiring decisions will be made in March.
WBC Vacation Policy: All Staff may request up to 10 days of unpaid time-off. See below regarding specific department policies.
- Junior Staff in all Departments and Senior Staff in the Office & Maintenance may request up to 10 days off for any and all purposes. All time off should be submitted as soon as possible, preferably prior to the season start, and must be approved by the department manager for the respective department.
- Junior Staff is expected to be available during the last two weeks of the season when college students are returning to school.
- Sailing Instructors, Swim Team Coaches and Senior Guards/Instructors (WSI lifeguards, Swim Team, US Sailing Certified Sailing instructors, etc.) are generally not allowed time-off requests during the program period. It is important that during the program season (generally end of June to early August), the Club is able to provide its members with consistent training programs. Any exceptions to this policy will be at the discretion of the Safety and Program Manager and the Executive Director.

Applicant Information

* First Name:

* Last Name:

* Email Address:

* Phone Number:

* Street Address:

* City:

State:

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College Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

* School Name:

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If Other:

* Birthdate:

References

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General Questions

* Have you read the job description for the position you are applying for?

* What experience do you have working with others in a team environment (school, sports, employment, volunteer, etc.)?

* What experience do you have working with adults and children?

What date are you available to begin working at the WBC?

* Do you know of any obligations during the summer that will prevent you from working Memorial Day to Labor Day at the WBC?

If yes, please describe and list dates/times you will be unavailable:

What date do you return to school or full-time employment in the fall?

* What dates are you available for an interview?

Interviews are a requirement of the hiring process for all positions. Prior to returning to school after winter break, college students must apply and be interviewed in person in order to be considered for a position. High School students will be hired in February and March.

* Are you interested in working 3 additional hours on a weekend afternoon for the Race Committee? Training will be provided.

Swim Team Coach Questions

* Are you 18 or older? (As of August 31, 2022)

* Are you a high school graduate?

* Do you already have Lifeguard Certification?

* Do you already have Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification?

If not, when do you expect to receive them?

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all certifications are obtained in time for the 2022 season. Applicants are encouraged to schedule classes to obtain missing certifications well in advance, so that last minute changes to the class schedules (which are not uncommon) will not affect the applicant's ability to meet the certification requirements.

* What experience do you have teaching or leading children 3-13 years of age (swimming or other activity)?

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