Assistant Swim Coach

The Levite Jewish Community Center prides itself on being a welcoming facility to people of all faiths, ages, genders, sexuality, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
We are a family-oriented recreational and educational facility that is open to the entire community.
As a recipient of United Way dollars, we impact more than 10,000 residents of the Birmingham community annually.
The LJCC is home to an 380,657 sq.
ft fitness center that includes the latest Life Fitness and Cybex cross-training machines.
We also offer over 45 group fitness classes a week, personal training, a five-mile hiking and biking trail, and a large outdoor pool with a baby pool.
Alongside our fitness offerings, we also boast a respected early childhood program, summer and year-round camps, and a wide range of other activities and programs.
Everything from Jewish programming to aquatics classes are available at our beautiful facility, conveniently located on 70 wooded acres off Montclair Road.
The mission of the Levite Jewish Community Center is to enhance Jewish identity by providing programs and activities that promote cultural enrichment, cultivate educational development and provide for the well-being of its members.
_*POSITION SUMMARY*_ Under the direction of the Aquatics Director and the Head Swim Coach, assist with LJCC the swim team.
This position is responsible for the efficient organization of practices and swim meets.
_*RESPONSIBILITIES*_ 1.
Coach during practices, meets and other swim team needs and events.
2.
Generate workouts including emphasis on all four strokes, starts and turns.
3.
Help organize, prepare and attend all swim meets.
4.
Assist the Head swim coach with Organizing swim team functions, including social events.
5.
Act as a liaison between the LJCC and the parents.
Organize and facilitate parent meetings, volunteer trainings and swim team orientations.
6.
Ability to communicate effectively, motivate swimmers and lead group.
7.
Attend all pertinent meetings and training.
8.
Acting as a reference and role model for swim team members.
9.
Cultivating and maintaining a positive relationship with parents, swimmers, and the community.
10.
Recruit new swimmers and market swim team program.
11.
Assist head coach with any other swim team needs.
*JOB REQUIREMENTS* _QUALIFICATIONS_  Prefer previous coaching experience, at least 1 years  Ability to coach all ages and levels of swimmers  Current knowledge of basic USA Swimming, FINA, NCAA & High School swim rules  Current American Red Cross Lifeguard CPR, AED, First Aid certification and Safety Training for coaches or willing to obtain  Ability to complete all paperwork, lesson plans etc.
necessary for successful course completion  Ability to appropriately manage class participants and parent/guardian communication  Knowledge to respond swiftly and effectively in emergency situations  Knowledge of Hy-tek swim software (Meet Manager, Team manager, etc)  Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate with peers  Ability to work as part of a professional team that collaborates effectively with colleagues  Ability to work independently, as well as a part of a team _*REQUIRED SKILLS*_  Ability to manage and monitor participants  Ability to handle customer service issues  Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, patrons, and professional staff  Ability to complete/delegate required duties on a day to day basis Physical Demands  Occasional bending, stooping, lifting  Several hours on feet/walking around  Moderate loud noise Thank you for your interest! It is the policy of the Levite Jewish Community Center to provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants, without regard to their race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other protected categories, (e.
g.
marital status, sexual orientation, or sexual identification).
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $15.
00 - $20.
00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends as needed COVID-19 considerations: All customer and employees are required to wear a mask.
Experience: * Swimming: 1 year (Preferred) * Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) * Sports coaching: 1 year (Preferred) * Team management: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person