Swim Team Positions - Season

Description

Description

Summary and duties for the Swim Team Coach roles within The Woodlands Township Aquatics program. Responsibilities include instructing swim strokes, endurance, starts and turns; ensuring practices run on time; maintaining safety and compliance with policies; communicating with participants, parents, and staff; and performing additional duties as assigned. The position requires flexibility in schedule and adherence to orientation and training requirements.

• Must be knowledgeable of swim stroke techniques and practice and meet procedures and standards.
• Instruct swim team participants on swimming stroke techniques, endurance, starts and turns.
• May be required to enter the water and demonstrate swimming techniques as needed.
• Understand and take direction from the Swim Team Head Coach on appropriate workouts for age group and skill level; be present with swimmers and minimize on deck distractions.
• Ensure swim team practices run properly and start on time.
• Observe and notify facility staff of any pool maintenance needs and safety hazards.
• Enforce department rules and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Swim Team Manual, NWAL Handbook and code of conduct.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and Swim Team Head Coach(es).
• Communicate effectively with patrons and employees to ensure a safe and professional work environment; inform Swim Team Head Coach(es) of issues outside the scope of work.
• Must be present at every practice and meet and arrange adequate coverage as needed, including time trials, dual meets, home and away, invitational meets.
• Work a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events.
• Attend all orientation meetings and trainings and wear prescribed uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for writing practices beforehand for each age group.
• Oversee Swim Team Assistant Head Coaches to ensure they understand the workouts and teach them prior to the start of practice.
• Prepare appropriate workouts each day for age group and skill level; be present with swimmers and minimize on deck distractions.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and Recreation Specialist(s); inform Recreation Specialist(s) of issues outside scope of work.

The Swim Team Assistant Head Coach position does not have supervisory responsibilities. The Swim Team Head Coach oversees the development and training of the Swim Team Assistant Head Coaches under the general supervision of the Aquatics Program Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of previous swim team or swim lesson experience depending on position.

• Licenses And Certifications
  • Must possess a valid Texas driver's license and meet the driver safety policy requirements.
  • Must pass the NWAL Team Representative online test and background check.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older by April 1, 2026.

• Must be available to work from April to June (anticipated hours listed below).
• April to End of May – 4:15pm to 9:30pm
• End of May to June – 7:00am to 12:00pm
• Must attend all swim meets and be present at all practices and meets.
• Participate in weekly meetings with Swim Team Head Coach(es) and Recreation Specialist(s).
• Required to attend all orientation meetings and trainings.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check, and Social Security Number verification check.

Computer proficiency in MS Office preferred.

This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

The Woodlands Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.