Aquatics Coach

Aquatics Coach – Town of Amherst

Position Summary:

The Aquatics Coach assists in planning, coordination, and implementation of multiple levels of aquatics programming within the Amherst United Swim Program, including coaching of the Amherst United Recreational Swim Team and youth swimming. Supervises program participants and staff, ensuring compliance with pool safety protocols. May involve evening and weekend work and irregular hours.

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of aquatics programming within the Amherst United Swim Program.
• Coaches the Amherst United Recreational Swim Team and youth swimming.
• Supervises participants and pool activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, laws, and regulations.
• Reports concerns to the Aquatics Program Director.
• Incorporates department goals into work.
• Assists with recruitment and training of part-time staff and volunteers.
• Assists with assessment of program needs and recommends purchases to maintain supplies.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

• Previous experience coaching swim teams at collegiate or USA Club levels or teaching swimming lessons.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications or ability to acquire within first four months.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to perform some evening and weekend work and irregular hours.

• WSI certification.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification.

• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender Registry (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry (SORI) background checks.

• Seniority Level:
  Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Part-time
• Job Function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Government Administration