Head Coach- Swim TeamDescription: The Swim Coach is responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of the Barracuda Swim Team Program. The Swim Team Coach is responsible for planning and delivering a quality competitive swim program in which participants improve swimming skills, learn about healthy competition, and develop teamwork and leadership skills in a safe, supportive and fun environment. The swim coach is also responsible for all record keeping, RIMA league communication, and supervision of assistant coaches.Job RequirementsDemonstrated knowledge of principles related to development of youth between 5 and 18 years of age.Knowledge and understanding of developmental swim levels and swim skill progression.Experience in competitive swimmingStrong communication skills both oral and written are required.Current certification in Lifeguarding and CPR/AEDExperience teaching swim lessons and/or coaching swimWater Safety Instructor certification preferredAvailability for weeknight practices (Monday-Thursday, 5:30-8:00), Saturday swim meets, and special events.Job ResponsibilitiesOrganize and lead practices, swim meets, team building events, and parent meetings.Ensure youth are safe and behaving according to the rules.Maintain pool safety and swim team equipment.Attend all RIMA league meetings.Organize and prepare meet line-up.Oversee assistant swim coaches.Enforce rules consistently and fairly.Fill out reports and records, including; incidents, attendance, swim meet line up/results.Interacts politely with facility patrons and acts as a role model for young children.Attends all meetings and training sessions for the aquatic facility staff.Physical Requirements/Work Environment:Ability to pass lifeguard test requirements.Ability to demonstrate and teach competitive swim strokes, starts, and turns.Most tasks will take place in pool, on pool deck, and in surrounding Club areas.Terms of Employment :The swim season runs Mid-September through March. Pay rate dependent on experience.___________________________________________________________________________________Welcome to the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County_____________________________________________________________________________________The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need help most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For nearly 60 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County has provided quality programming and services not only to those less-advantaged children and their families but to all youth in our community. The Club is part of a nationwide movement of more than 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs, and we provide services to more than 1,800 members annually.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County offers a variety of programs for children, teens, adults and families. Programs include after school licensed child care, homework help, a teen center, summer camp, swimming lessons and aquatics, a fitness center, dance and drama, computers and technology, music and music production, and the fine arts._____________________________________________________________________________________

Interested candidates must submit a letter of intent, application and resume to:

Christopher B. Perrotta 95 Church Street

Newport, RI 02840Phone: 401-847-6927 ext. 131

Job Type: Part-timeRequired experience: Coaching: 1 year

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