Assistant Swim Coach

**Do You Want To Spend The Summer Outside By The Pool?**

Stony Plain Sharks are a well established summer swim club located at the outdoor pool in Stony Plain AB. The Sharks many swimmers ranging from developing swimmers to provincial level medalists. Swim practices run from early May to August Monday-Friday, 445-8pm. During July and August older swimmers could train during the mornings, day and time will be determined once we know numbers. Sharks usually participate in weekend swim meets as well as Regional and Provincial competitions in Region B of the Alberta Summer Swim Association.

**The Stony Plain Sharks are looking to hire Coaches **for the 2024 season that are skilled, energetic, and motivated individuals who can empower swimmers in conjunction with the executive team and the rest of the coaching team.

**Requirements**:

- NCCP Swimming 101 or NCCP Community Sport Coach, member of ASSA/CSCTA
- NCCP Swimming 201 Certificate or working towards completion preferred
- NLS current 2024 swim season and First Aid Certification preferred
- Clear Criminal Background (includes Vulnerable Social Sector) and Social Welfare background check
- Strong technical swimming knowledge
- Solid leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to create and implement a competitive swim program for various skill levels
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive relationships with the Head Coach, fellow assistant Coaches, swimmers, families, executive team and the public
- Outgoing, energetic, and dedicated
- Ability to work collaboratively with planning events, activities and travel
- Previous coaching experience as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach is preferable

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Coordination, supervision, and coaching of swimmers for training and competitions in conjunction with the head coach.
- Provide swimmers, guardians, head coach, and executive team with timely feedback as appropriate and mitigate when necessary
- involvement in planning and participating in club activities pertaining to team spirit, team building, dryland training, and games/fitness
- Report to head coach.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person