Sport Coach - Swim Team (Westy Waves)

The Sport Coach – Swim Team (Westy Waves) position is a coach for the non-competitive swimming team representing the City of Westminster and the CARA program. Position requires working evenings for practices in the Fall and Winter/Spring and mornings for practices in the Summer. Occasional weekend availability is needed for swim meets. This position requires the ability to travel to work and other pools outside of the city as needed. Recreation staff have the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety of program participants. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. This position is a non-benefited, hourly position and the hours available to work are determined by one or more of the following factors: program length, weather, and budget. The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork). This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational, and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing, and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space, and trails. This position works toward the accomplishment of the department’s mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy. **GENERAL COMPETENCIES** **Job Specific** **– Every employee in this position must be able to:** - Demonstrate knowledge of swimming instruction for all four competitive swimming strokes and regulations for approved strokes, turns, and starts, proper warm-up and cool-down techniques - Demonstrate ability to work with children ranging in age from five (5) years to 17 years - Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations by making proper judgments as to the correct course of action - Demonstrate first aid procedures common in swimming pool operations - Demonstrate CPR and rescue breathing skills within certification standards, and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) - Work courteously with the public and support the City of Westminster guest service philosophy and the SPIRIT values All employees are expected to provide excellent customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, work efficiently, effectively and accurately, work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, take ownership for delivering a high quality product or service, have regular and punctual attendance, and effectively handle emergency situations. **Job Specific** **– Every employee in this position must be able to:** - Demonstrate knowledge of swimming instruction for all four competitive swimming strokes and regulations for approved strokes, turns, and starts, proper warm-up and cool-down techniques - Demonstrate ability to work with children ranging in age from five (5) years to 17 years - Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations by making proper judgments as to the correct course of action - Demonstrate first aid procedures common in swimming pool operations - Demonstrate CPR and rescue breathing skills within certification standards, and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) - Work courteously with the public and support the Cit…