What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Dive Coach (Seasonal) position at City Of Leawood Kansas?
The City of Leawood, Kansas will be accepting applications for Head Dive Coach (Seasonal) until January 5, 2025.
Why you should apply to be a part of the Parks, Recreation & Arts Department at the City of Leawood:
- Want to earn some extra money, be outdoors and work with the best Recreation Team in the KC Metro!
- The Recreation Team strives for excellence in their service to each other, clients, fellow employees, the Governing Body and ultimately the citizens of Leawood.
Summary/Objective
The Head Dive Coach is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the recreational Dive Team program and coordinates meets and events in conjunction with the Leawood Lighting Parent Board and City Staff. This position is responsible for the coordination of swim practices and meets along with the safety of the participants.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
- Responsible for overseeing the planning, preparing and implementing well-diversified and structured dive practices and meets for participants. Duties include but not limited to ensuring participants are informed of important information, ensuring entry cards for meets are prepared accurately and on time, coordinating transportation to meets and events and ensuring the safety of the patrons.
- Supervises and evaluates assistant coaches including but not limited to preparing job tasks and time sheets, and overseeing interaction with participants.
- Represents the City and the Dive team at meetings and special functions.
- Assists in conducting swim lessons and diving lessons for patrons ranging in age from one to fourteen years of age. Ensures the safety of the patrons during swim lessons.
- Wears approved attire at all times.
- Reports to scheduled work shifts on time.
- Attends required meeting and training sessions.
- May be required to make decisions regarding inclement weather in regards to meets and practices, which may warrant cancelling participation or seeking shelter.
Education, Training, and Certification Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of college or equivalent experience required.
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience as Assistant Dive Coach or equivalent.
- Competitive diving experience required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.