Swim Coach - Part-time

h2About the Department/h2pstrongHiring Range:/strong $16.96 - $18.02 hourlybrbrstrongWork Schedule:nbsp;/strongGenerally, works 7-8:30pm, Monday - Thursday (Fall/Winter). Meets run periodically on Saturdays and or Sundays throughout the seasons.brbrstrongNATURE OF WORK/strongbrAs a member of the Aquatics division, individuals in this part-time position are responsible for assisting with overall supervision and planning. Conducts team practice sessions and meets. Work is performed in accordance with standard practice and methods requiring initiative to complete recurring assignments independently and judgment to determine which methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality, and completeness. Unfamiliar situations are referred to the supervisor.brbrTeaches skills and techniques of recreational programming to populations ages 8 and over. Serves as a coach and mentor in support of goals and programs. May participate in special events and/or other activities as assigned.brbrThis position requires work throughout the week including but not limited to early mornings and weekends.brbrIndividuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s iPRIDE philosophy/inbsp;and the town’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.brbrstrongSUPERVISION RECEIVED/strongbrIndividuals work under the direct leadership of the Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.brbrstrongLEADERSHIP EXERCISED/strongbrIndividuals exercise general leadership over participants and work with other Town of Windsor coaches to do so./ph2Position Duties/h2pdiv style="margin:0in"strongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/strong/divIndividuals in the Coach role are assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulations and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.br /br /emThe following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:/emulliInstruct participants in skills, techniques, and code of conduct in a variety of teaching and instruction methods. /liliCreates an enjoyable experience for participants of the program while teaching fundamentals of sport or activity. Ensures that all participants have an opportunity to participate in the program./liliExercises and teaches safety awareness and practices for skills and programs. /liliCommunicate with participants to improve the success of the program and address any concerns./liliProvide a positive environment, welcome members, answer questions, and mentor potential new members./liliProvide regular feedback and program evaluation to the Recreation Coordinator. Discusses concerns and makes recommendations for program improvements including content, marketing efforts, scheduling, etc./liliCleans and maintains surrounding program area (to include trash pickup and set-up and take down of equipment) before and after each program./liliMay be assigned lead role responsibilities as needed./liliPlans, directs and supervises all practices and meets./liliEnsures all necessary equipment is available, is set up, and property functioning. /liliProvide constructive feedback to participants and the program supervisor./liliEnsures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to./liliPerforms related work as required and assigned./liliOperate a motor vehicle when traveling to and from swim meets (ages 18 and older only)./li/ulstrongOTHER DUTIES/strongbr /emDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:/emulliPerforms related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town./liliAssists other town departments/divisions, as necessary./li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pstrongEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING/strongulliHigh school diploma or GED/liliMust be at least sixteen (16) years of age./liliMinimum two (2) years coach/instructor experience with general knowledge of fundamentals of rules and sport./liliPrior coaching and/or group-leading experience preferred./liliEquivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job./li/ulstrongLICENSES OR CERTIFICATES/strongulliCurrent CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire./li/ulstrongKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES/strongulliKnowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the Town of Windsor and the department./liliKnowledge of the sport./liliSkill in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid activities./liliAbility to deal tactfully and effectively with the public./liliAbility to read, interpret, and apply operating policies and procedures./liliAbility to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations./liliAbility to maintain composure during mentally, physically, and emotionally stressful situations./liliAbility to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with people inside and outside the organization using verbal and written methods./liliAbility to perform the necessary functions of the position and to make appropriate decisions consistent with the job expectations and position description./liliAbility to understand and follow oral and written instructions./liliAbility to strive for excellence without winning being the priority; work tactfully with parents; motivate students in a positive way; communicate effectively with the general public and co-workers; make quick decisions when needed; follow and enforce established rules and regulations; work flexible hours./liliAbility to handle reasonably necessary stress./liliKnowledge of occupational safety rules and practices./liliDemonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job./liliAbility to assess participant skill level and lead program accordingly./liliMust possess a general knowledge of the fundamentals and rules of the sport./li/ulstrongMATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED/strongbr /emMaterials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:/emolliemuEquipment/u/emstrong: /strongPosition requires the use of a variety of equipment: basic equipment, town-owned vehicle (ages 18 and older only), computers, tablets or other digital equipment, digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones. Rescue tubes, first aid equipment, personal protective equipment, and Automatic External Defibrillators/liliemuMaterials/u/emstrong: /strongPosition requires the use of a variety of potentially hazardous chemicals for cleaning purposes and to maintain proper water chemistry./li/olbr /br //ph2Other Qualifications/h2pdiv style="margin:0in"strongWORKING ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/strongbr /The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.br /br /While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Hearing and visual acuity must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.br /br /The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Work environment may consist of a normal office environment with moderate levels of noise. Contact with the public, coworkers, managers, supervisors and others where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered or presented is a daily requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.br /br /The individual may be exposed to potential hazards including toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Physical demands are described as heavy (exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally in tandem, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Ability to climb ladder.br /br /This position is considered strongsafety-sensitive/strong because the individual is responsible for their safety as well as the safety of others. Performing these job functions under the influence of drugs or alcohol would pose significant dangers./divdiv style="margin:0in"br //divdiv style="margin:0in"strongNote:/strong This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time./divbr / emThe Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./embr /br /emThe town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law./em/p