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Marlin's Assistant Coach Town of East Longmeadow Marlin's Assistant Coach East Longmeadow, MA Apply Marlins Assistant Coach Non-Union:

19-30 hours per week Hourly range: \$17.00 to \$20.00 per hour

General Description:

Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the Swimming Program at ELHS and Pine Knoll Aquatic Facility. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating participants and instructing participants in game strategies and techniques. Participants range in age from 6 to 18.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists the Head Coach with instructing participants in the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach. Assesses swimmer\'s skills, monitors students during competition and practice and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of participants. Assists with determining game strategy. Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. Follows established procedures in the event of an injury. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards swimmers officials and spectators. Maintains the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. Performs support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data forms and other related records.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Understanding of the rules and regulations of the Town of East Longmeadow and the Pioneer Valley Swim League. Knowledge of East Longmeadow Recreation Department programs, facility rules and regulations, and Recreation Department Policies. Ability to establish and maintain courteous, effective working relationships with participants, parents, members the public, other town employees and officials. Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Sufficient stamina to regularly stand, sit and walk to complete various projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include the ability to swim & maintain a lifeguard certification. Assistant Marlin\'s Swim Coach is assigned to the East Longmeadow High School and Pine Knoll Aquatic Facility location as a primary work location in an aquatic facility environment including pool deck, pool, locker rooms. Work hours will include holidays, weekends and evenings. The Assistant Coach will be expected to travel to various locations for swim meets, training and meetings. May be in working environments in which employee is the only staff person on site at a particular time. Work related activities would include all facets of recreational programming and service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous swim team experience Experience working with children. Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certification (or able to obtain within two months of hire; preferred but not mandatory) Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification (or able to obtain within two months of hire) Please apply via online at www.eastlongmeadowma.gov or submit your application and resume to: Human Resources Department, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow

MA 01028. A

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