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Job Description
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!
Job Description
Job Summary: The Head Swim Coach’s primary responsibilities are to prepare and run a safe and efficient practice for registered swimmers. The coach must also assist with swim meets and parents as needed by the head coach.
Minimal Qualifications:- Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must pass background check and the urine drug screen.
- Must have a knowledge of 4 main strokes that we compete in. (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Butterfly, and Back stroke)
- Must be able to complete a 100-yard continuous swim using any combination of freestyle and/or breaststroke. This swim must be done with some front crawl with rhythmic breathing and breaststroke; backstroke is prohibited by the Red Cross.
- Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes, no hands, using legs only.
- Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and other coaches.
- Ability to create/ run a workout for their designated age group while keeping swimmers’ safety in mind.
- Carry out given instructions.
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions - wet, hot, humid conditions for up to 5 hours/ day outside in semi-shaded area of guard chair.
Required current certifications, licenses and training:
1. Completed or able to complete the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course.
2. American Red Cross Professional CPR/AED
3. Complete an online Athlete Protection Training course
4. Complete an online Concussion Protocol Training
5. Rules and Regulations for Coaches Test
Work Schedule:
1. Shifts are generally 2 hours per day for 3 or 4 days a week.
2. Required to show up and help with swim meets on 4 or 5 Saturdays in June or July for about 8 hours.
Essential Job Tasks:
1. Show up to practice on time and ready to work.
2. Be an example for the swimmers on the team.
3. Listen to and respect Lasker management.
4. Treat all team members/ swimmers equal.
5. Ensure any documentation is completed, legible and turned in on time.
6. Able to access and utilize emergency rescue equipment.
7. Administer emergency medical care, first aid and CPR as required.
8. Abide by all written City of Galveston and Galveston Community Pool at Lasker Park policies and procedures.
9. All other duties as assigned.
Compensation Range
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The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. - Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Galveston
Show moreImagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.
Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.
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