Head Swim Coach - SA4002 - REC-LS-AQUATICS
City of Denton
Job Description
Effective Date:
02/19/2002
Revision Date:
8/28/2017
Position ID:
SA4002
Career Ladder:
SA
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
Title:
Head Swim Coach - Aquatics
Department/Division:
Parks & Recreation
Reports to:
Aquatic Recreation Center Manager
Description: Responsible for supervising, instructing and coaching all participants enrolled in the TAAF Swim Team
Essential Functions
Coaches a wide variety of age groups/skill levels
Periodically submits written workouts to Aquatic Center Supervisor
Maintains current team records including attendance, meet information, and parent contact lists
Ensures the safety of all team members according to facility policies and procedures
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
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
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
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security verification
Must be able to work the entire season; morning and/or evening hours may be required
Preferences
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
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:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: M
Crouching: I
Crawling: M
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing:
Balancing:
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: A
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.