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Swim Team Readiness Coach Wisconsin Swim Academy - Appleton

Swim Team Readiness Coach

Part Time • Wisconsin Swim Academy - Appleton
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Wisconsin Swim Academy is an elite learn to swim program that provides high quality swim instruction within our community that builds confidence and develops life saving safety skills in a student-centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to be the best swim instructors in the Fox Valley, giving them the tools they need to be successful. Drowning is the NUMBER 1 CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH in children under the age of 4 years old. Our mission is to eliminate drownings in our community through educating our swimmers and parents. The Swim Team Readiness Coaching position is responsible for easing the transition for swimmers coming from our program, looking to join a swim team, as efficiently as possible.   

We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water. We offer paid training and this is a part-time position that requires evening and weekend shifts. 

Why Choose Wisconsin Swim Academy 

  • You get to work with kids, teaching a life saving skill while enjoying the joy of children. What could mean more!?
  • It's a fun, creative, flip flop friendly environment. Every day is casual Friday!
  • Every day is different with new chances to make a difference!
  • Opportunities for growth within the organization, 
  • You get to work with amazing, positive, and passionate people each and everyday who 
  • Great Wages 
As a Swim Team Readiness Coach you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. This position is responsible for easing the transition for swimmers in our learn to swim program looking to join a competitive swim team. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. We also partner with the Fox Valley Wave Swim team, so you can expect to be regularly communicating with students, parents of students, and fellow staff members about your swimmers progress and expert opinion. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner. 

Swim Team Readiness and Junior Swim Team Readiness are classes Wisconsin Swim Academy offers, taught at the Lawrence Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center, for students looking to further push their endurance and practice upper-level skills by implementing swim team terminology, coaching teaching methods, and drills. As a coach you will learn the skills of the students assigned to you and use both verbal and physical corrections as well as adjusting the lesson plans to better cater the overall curriculum to the needs of each student. 

Responsibilities:
  • Make sure everyone is safe
  • Love and respect students while teaching them to swim
  • Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student
  • Utilizing knowledge and curriculum to advance students abilities as efficiently as possible
  • Complete required training and be a continual learner
  • Skills assessments of students 
  • Communication with parents of students 
  • Setting up and putting away equipment for class
  • Taking attendance for classes 

Qualifications:
  • Caring and compassion for children 
  • Knowledge of swimming technique and advanced skills required
  • Evening and weekend availability (School Year Shifts Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm-8:00pm and Sunday 2pm-4pm)
  • Reliable transportation to and from any shifts and trainings/meetings at either Lawrence Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center or Wisconsin Swim Academy
  • Strong communication skills
  • Great attitude and willingness to be coached
  • The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment
Benefits:
  • Fun team atmosphere
  • Employee discounts/swim lessons
  • Team Apparel 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
Compensation: $17.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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