Seasonal: Mavericks Coach (Summer Camp/Swim Team) - Menlo Park/Palo Alto - Starting @ $23/hr

Location

Palo Alto, CA | United States

Job description

We are looking for fun, friendly, and enthusiastic coaches to join our summer team: Mavericks! As a youth swim coach, you will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction, motivating and encouraging young swimmers, and creating a positive and inclusive team environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key as you'll be working with swimmers of different ages and skill levels. If you're a passionate swimmer and team player who enjoys helping young athletes reach their full potential, this could be the perfect summer job for you!

Please note, camp shifts are week-long sessions, so you must be able to commit to the same shift Monday-Friday. Some flexibility may be provided for afternoon Mavericks Team coaches.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to coach proper swimming technique in a safe, positive and encouraging manner to various levels and age groups
• Observes swimmers during practice to teach and correct mistakes, demonstrating skills as needed
• Attend local travel meets and social events for the Mavericks Team
• Engage participants in a challenging, but fun and friendly environment
• Responsible for set-up and clean-up of practice areas
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Attend staff and training meetings as required
• Ability to create and adapt swim sets and workouts for different ages and skill levels
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must complete training prior to the start of summer season
• Must be able to commit to at least 6 weeks of Mavericks Camp and/or Mavericks Team
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be punctual, responsible, and maintain a positive attitude
• Self-motivated to perform tasks with minimal oversight
• Must be an effective communicator, with students and parents as appropriate
• Experience working with children in creating a positive environment for their development is a plus
• Competitive swim experience or coach experience preferred
• CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard Certification preferred (not required)
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age

Perks/Benefits

• Starting wage is $23 per hour
• Paid training

Job tags

Salary