Head Swim Coach

Responsible for supervising, instructing and coaching all participants enrolled in the TAAF Swim TeamEssential Functions:

• Coaches a wide variety of age groups/skill levels
• Periodically submits written workouts to aquatic recreation center manager
• Maintains current team records
• Ensures the safety of all team members according to facility policies and procedures
• Ability to get along with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Coordinates all Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (T.A.A.F.) summer swim meet entries for Denton swim team members
• Represents City of Denton at all T.A.A.F. meetings related to swim team programs/competitions
• Assists with the hosting of all T.A.A.F. summer swim meets held in Denton
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• Must be at least 17 years or older
• Must have at least 2 seasons of Swim Coaching/teaching experience
• Effective competitive swimming skills
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to communicate effectively in an instructional capacity

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Prior experience using the Colorado timing system
• USA Swimming Official's Certification (current)
• Experience leading large groups in organized activities
• Experience as a collegiate swimmer/Official
• Experience using Meet Manager (software by Hy-Tech)
• Experience using Team Manager (software by Hy-Tech)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check and social security number verification check
• Must pass a physical examination
• Must be able to work the entire season; morning and/or evening hours may be required

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary - lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy - lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for "how often":
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:

1. Standing: M
2. Sitting: M
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: M
5. Carrying: M
6. Pushing/Pulling: M
7. Overhead Work: M
8. Fine Dexterity: I
9. Kneeling: M
10. Crouching: I
11. Crawling: I
12. Bending: M
13. Twisting: M
14. Climbing: M
15. Balancing: M
16. Vision: E
17. Hearing: E
18. Talking: E
19. Video Display: I
20. Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a Colorado timing system and any other equipment required in coaching swimming.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed around chlorinated water at outdoor aquatic facilities in 90-105 degree heat. Potential exists for lifting up to 25 pounds to carry class equipment.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Employment Type: Temporary