Razorsharks Assistant Coach

• Facilitate all swim team practices and meets
• Maintain data to assess progress of swimmers
• Create and adapt drills and techniques to promote more efficient swim skills
• Consults, as needed with supervisor concerning swimmer referrals
• Designs and adapts or modifies practices to meet participant’s needs
• Provides participants with RT resources, supplies and equipment
• Ensures participants safety during practices; follows health and safety policies, anticipates hazards, and takes appropriate measures
• Communicates behavioral observations of swimmers behavior to coach
• Encourages participant involvement in recreation opportunities and provides necessary support to facilitate involvement
• Participates in quality improvement projects
• Works to promote a positive, professional image of Rec2
  
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• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in‑services as assigned
• Develops and promotes positive working relationships within Rec2
  
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• Ability to observe participants behaviors and assist in de‑escalation as needed
• Fundamental knowledge of swimming strokes and techniques
• Basic knowledge of terminology, diagnoses, issues and conditions related to participants functioning
• Ability to relate in a warm, caring, and professional manner to participants with multiple needs.
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports
• Ability to plan and lead a variety of swim meets, practices and sessions
• Ability to observe and document participant’s progress
• Knowledge of activity modification techniques, accessibility concepts and assistance techniques that enhance successful consumer participation in RT activities.
• Knowledge of RT policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Rec2
  
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• High school diploma
• Experience coaching or participating within a competitive swim program
• Preference - USA Swimming Coaches certification
• Applicants who demonstrate possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience performing tasks similar to those assigned to the position.

• CPR certification required
• Employer selected insurance for practice
• USA Swimming Certification - Can be received after beginning with Rec2
  
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No set physical address

• Ability to lift 25 lb and other recreational equipment
• Ability to provide physical prompting when needed for up to 1 hour
• Ability to demonstrate exercise and movements for clients for up to 1 hour