CARA Swim Coach

This safety-sensitive position coordinates the CARA swim team program. Exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence to properly execute duties, this position manages program aspects including, but not limited to team activities, meetings, and all program events

For more information on job functions, requirements and a full list of essential functions, please view the full job descriptions available on the employment page of the Town of Parker website, under the 'Job Descriptions' link.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must be 17 years of age or older. 

Possession of current First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.

One (1) year more of swim team coaching experience is preferred.

Possession of current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent course is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of general pool operations and pool safety rules sufficient to create and enforce a safe environment for course participants and pool patrons.

Skill in the provision of customer service.

Ability to demonstrate professional behavior as a representative of the Town of Parker.

Ability to learn and the skill necessary to implement proper teaching techniques. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive, working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public. 

Ability to provide proper instruction using both verbal description and physical demonstration. 

Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action using problem-solving techniques. 

Ability to assist in the safe rescue and retrieval of an individual from the pool or assist and individual suffering from a medical condition.

Part-time and Seasonal Town of Parker employees have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse. The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity employer.