Assistant Dive Coach
Washington Golf & Country Club
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Quick overview
Responsible for conducting dive practices, organizing divers for meets, and maintaining communication between coaches, parents, and the pool committee. The role also involves maintaining facility cleanliness and keeping accurate diver records.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications. Candidates must have direct experience as a diver and a strong knowledge of dive techniques and meet operations.
Job description
Description Under the direction of the Head Dive Coach, responsible for dive team functions in a short-term, seasonal position, requiring independent work outside the Club Conduct regular practices Organize divers for dive meets Ensure strong communication between coaches, divers, parents and pool committee Uphold the philosophy of the dive team Lead and motivate divers to be the best they can be Maintain records of each diver and maintain Dive Record Board Attend all practices and meets while actively leading the practices and inform your supervisor of any conflicts Participate in opening dive team meeting Attend Meet the Coaches Night Abide by the current bylaws of the CCSDA as well as the Bylaws and Rules and Customs of WGCC Prepare, copy and distribute heat sheets Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facilities, especially the Coach’s Office and other storage areas and ensure the set-up and break-down of the pool for practices and meets Other duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or GED Experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certifications Or any similar combination of education and experience Acute knowledge of dive meet operations Experience as a diver Acute knowledge of dives and techniques Effective leader Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills to a wide variety of constituents, including both divers and parents (children and adults) Demonstrated organization and coordination skills and ability to meet deadlines and multi-task Ability to maintain quality and safety standards and coordinate quality assurance programs in areas of responsibility Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations Excellent interpersonal/relationship-building skills Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, kneel, reach, bend, stoop, twist, climb, clean and lift up to 25 pounds Must be able to handle hot and cold interior and exterior conditions (sometimes hot and wet environment) and exposure to dust, fumes or gases Must be able to work in close proximity to moving machinery Independent mobility