Head Coach/Swim Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTIONHead Swim Team Coach & Swim InstructorReports To: Aquatics DirectorDepartment: AquaticsFLSA Classification: Full Time 35 hrs/wk, Hourly / Non-ExemptPay Rate (hourly): $19.00/hrUpdated Date: 04/16/2025Benefits: Full-time employees enjoy extensive benefits at the Asheville JCC, including: 27+ daysof paid holidays and PTO; vision, life, and disability insurance; 401k*; membership at the JCC'sstate of the art aquatics center; FREE childcare* at the JCC's 5-star early childhood and schoolaged programs; and inclusion in a warm and welcoming center that has served the communityfor over 80 years.
Scroll down for a full benefits listing and additional information*.Job Summary: The Head Swim Team Coach & Swim Instructor shares a passion for the sport ofswimming and works with children in both a learn-to-swim and competitive atmosphere.
TheAJCC Smokin' Salmon is a USA Swim Club that has been steadily growing and currently includes100+ club swimmers aged 6-18 years old.
Our learn-to-swim program has been teachingchildren to swim for decades and currently has over 200 children enrolled.
This position workscollaboratively with and under the supervision of the Aquatics Director.
They divide their timebetween a) teaching swim lessons (approximately 15 hours a week) and b) developing andimplementing a comprehensive swim club curriculum for age development and senior levelsthat advances swimmers in local, state, regional levels and up.Principal Responsibilities:AJCC Smokin' Salmon Head Coach• Plan and implement swim team practices for swimmers aged 10-18 years.• Collaborate with the Aquatics Director to plan practices for swimmers aged 5-9 years.• Plan meet schedules, coordinate travel, and coach at local, state, and regional swimmeets• Mentor athletes at every level to reach their personal and team goals• Prepare more advanced and elite-level swimmers for championship-level competitionutilizing best practices and cutting-edge training programs• Maintain a safe and engaging environment that adheres to all Safe Sport standards• Train and manage assistant coaches, fostering a culture of collaboration and growthSwim Instructor• Build future swim team athletes by teaching approximately 5-6 "Learn to Swim" lessonseach week, in collaboration with the JCC's Aquatics Director and swim instructors:o Design and lead swim lessons in private and group settingso Lead and safely manage swimmers and Assistant Swim Instructorso Facilitate swimmer goal setting and advancemento Maintain a safe and organized teaching environment at all timeso Assist Aquatics Director with community education about water safetyOther• Step into lifeguard duties in emergency/urgent situations until adequate coverage isprovided• Adhere to and enforce all pool safety guidelines• Communicate regularly and effectively to build positive relationships with swimmers,athletes' families, aquatics staff, and JCC pool members• Prep and clean pool deck before and after lessons, practices, and meetsRequired Skills/Abilities:• Proven experience teaching learn-to-swim and coaching competitive swimmers at alllevels• Understanding of modern training methodologies, stroke mechanics, and race strategy• A dynamic leader with exceptional communication and mentorship skills• Passion for preserving our club's legacy while driving it forward• Ability to motivate, challenge, and engage swimmers in a positive team environmentPreferred Skills/Abilities:• Knowledge of and ability to perform required roles in emergency situations• Strong knowledge of Hytek Team /Meet Manager, Team Unify, and OnForm swimtraining appQualifications:Education:• High school diploma or GEDExperience:• Proven experience working as a swim instructor or lifeguard• Desired 2+ years' experience with both age group and senior club swimmers• Desired 2+ years' experience of teaching learn to swim lessons in a group or privatesetting• Desired training as a WSI Instructor with the American Red Cross.
Willing to consideradditional learn-to-swim program trainingCertifications:• Must be in good standing with USA Swimming Coaches requirements or willing to obtainwithin 90 days of employment• CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Oxygen certifications or willingto obtain within 90 days of employment• NC Childcare Background CheckAdditional:• Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screeningPhysical Requirements: Must be able to...• safely lift items up to 50 pounds• work with prolonged periods of standing, sitting, bending, squatting, walking andclimbing up minimal heights• project voice• work outdoors in seasonal heat, cold, and inclement weather, as well as loudenvironments• swim a minimum of 300 yardsOther dutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing ofactivities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits include:• Free tuition for Early Childhood/Youth Programming for the first child, and 50% off forsubsequent children (after 90 days of service and based on availability.
First 90 daysemployees receive 50% off the first child and 35% off subsequent children).• Employer paid insurance (after 90 days of service):• Vision• Life Insurance• Short- and long-term disability• Optional employee-paid insurance:• Dental• Additional Life Insurance• Retirement 401K (available after 1 year of service)• 10+ paid holidays• Two paid "floating holidays" or personal days to be chosen by the employee• 15+ paid vacation and sick days• Paid bereavement leave• Paid weather/emergency related closures• Free, confidential counseling services through our Employee Assistance Plan• Ongoing professional development• Tuition reimbursement for courses at an accredited college or university• Aquatics membership for employee and their household• "Learn to Swim" lessons for employee and their household• Complimentary use of meeting spaces, including the pavilion, aquatics facility, and socialhall
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