Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Benefit type: Part-Time, Non benefited

Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here

About the job:

Masters Swim Coaches lead safe and rewarding swim practices, assisting individuals to achieve their personal fitness goals.

A day in the life:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and instructs assigned Masters practices.
• Plans, organizes and implements curriculum based upon overall program
• Closely supervises participants to ensure a safe experience.
• Assists participants in developing and achieving their individual goals.
• Communicates with staff regarding facility, equipment and supply needs.
• Sets up, takes down, and cleans up after class as required.
• Maintains required course records, including attendance.
• Maintains daily upkeep and care of equipment, supplies, and facilities used.
• Attends required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Manages accidents and incidents according to procedures
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned..

Work Schedule:

Weekends 9:00AM- 10:30AM and ability to occasionally sub for other practices.

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Recreational activity for which providing instruction and/or supervision;
• Theory, principle and practices for specialized area; and
• Exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and current swim fitness, drills, training and techniques.

Skill and Ability to:

• Demonstrate initiative, lead swim practice utilizing a variety of techniques, styles and formats
• instruct and provide for the needs of a variety of ages and fitness levels
• Communicate effectively; strong planning, organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a positive, motivating and caring demeanor when teaching
• Physically perform the duties associated with this position
• Work cooperatively with others and create a positive
• Constructive relationship with staff and the general public.

What we’re looking for:

Education, Experience and Training:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or vocations training with emphasis in related field preferred; AND
2. Two (2) years of professional level experience in area of specialty; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
4. Some teaching experience preferred.

** Preferred certification American Swim Coaches Association Level 1.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of Aquatic Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position; however provides some leadership and direction to assistants and volunteers .

Working Conditions:

• Depending upon job assignment, duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions.
• Work schedule generally requires weekday hours with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.
• The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all of the time.
• Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling in order to store, set-up, and clean-up equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to large crowds, uncooperative or difficult individuals, exposure to illness, and periods of continuous demand.

Selection Process:

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.

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