Roger Carter Head Swim Team Coach - Recreation & Parks

Position Summary/Class DescriptionBRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under the immediate supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, the Head Swim Team Coach is responsible for the planning of swim meets and practices, promotion, operation and supervision of the swim team.Essential Duties And Responsibilities Accept responsibility for the physical safety and wellbeing of the participants. Inspect all areas used by the participants on a daily basis for potentially hazardous conditions. Maintain accurate attendance records. Maintain behavioral guidelines and discipline. Enforce all center rules and regulations. Communicate clearly and courteously with center staff, participants and parents as needed. Investigate and organize one to four meets for the swim team. Acquire volunteers for each meet. Hold time trials and seed each swimmer for each meet. Produce event cards for each swimmer. Plan and run practices. Set up and take down lane lines and other necessary equipment. Call and email participants as necessary to disseminate information or cancel practice in case of inclement weather. Order and pick up all necessary supplies and materials. Wear appropriate uniform/clothing. Attend all trainings and meets. Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Aquatics Coordinator or Facility Manager. Complete all necessary paperwork to include incident and accident reports.17 Coordinate pool usage with Aquatics Coordinator. Work weekends, evenings, holidays and swim meets. Other duties as assigned.Special Qualifications/SkillsMust possess CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.Howard County Pool Operator certification preferred.Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED and Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.Possess good communication and leadership skills.Head Coach: Must be 18 years old.Must possess Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification. Must possess Concussion Safety Certification. ExperienceMINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEMust have minimum two (2) years of experience coaching swim teams.Previous experience in planning of swim team meets and practices, promotion, operation and supervision of swim teams.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Rate Of PayContingent - Paraprofessional$16.50 - $22.00/ hour depending on experience.Additional InformationTO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits.01Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) in association with each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.I have read and understand the language outlined above.02Do you possess a High school diploma or equivalent?YesNo03Do you possess CPR/AED/First Aid Certification?YesNo04Do you possess Red Cross Lifeguard certification?YesNo05Are you certified as a Water Safety Instructor?YesNo06Are you at least 18 years old?YesNo07Do you have experience coaching? If yes, please explain where you acquired this experience.08I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.YesNo09I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.I have read and understand the language outlined above. Required Question