Job description

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District invites you to make a positive impact on your community by working where you play! JCPRD is a nationally recognized leader in the field of park and recreation whose hard-working staff, quality program offerings, and great parks and facilities promote healthy active lifestyles and set us apart. JCPRD has been recognized twice with the prestigious National Gold Medal for Excellence Award and has achieved national accreditation five times.

In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, JCPRD offers the chance to be part of a professional, inclusive, and growing team.

PERKS:

• Excellent medical, dental & vision benefit package
• KPERS benefit pension plan
• Employer paid parental/caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Family discounts for childcare, camps, rentals, and classes
• Free fitness access at Mill Creek Activity Center and Roeland Park Activity Center
• Golf privileges at either of the JCPRD owned courses
• Referral bonus program

JOB DESCRIPTION: JCPRD seeks an energetic competitive assistant swim coach to join our team! This position:

• Assists in hiring, training, and supervising site coaches, ensuring all programs are implemented in a safe and effective fashion.
• Sets detailed practice schedules, arranging aquatic facility rentals as needed.
• Sets detailed development plan for athletes, ensuring appropriate site coaches adhere to and implement the plan to ensure athlete development.
• Is responsible for ensuring adherence to USA Swimming Safe Sport guidelines.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with athlete parents, community organizations, school districts, and other swim groups to ensure productive partnerships are formed and maintained at a level of excellence.
• Assists in implementing public relations and communication plan to promote the value of the Blazers organization.
• Responsible for designing and organizing clinics and special events.
• Assists with all meet responsibilities.
• Assists with travel plans for team travel.

Days/Hours: Typically 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M./5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Monday - Friday
Evenings and weekends as needed for meets and special events

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Recreation or related field preferred. 2 years of coaching and aquatic programming experience required. Knowledge of stroke and turn mechanics required.

Required Skills: Ability to create collaborative partnerships within the regional swimming community. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to supervise and lead part-time staff to provide excellent customer service. Attention to detail in formulating practice schedules and development plans. Project management skills to assist overall membership and budget goals. Knowledge of swimming stroke and turning mechanics.

Office Location: 6501 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS 66202

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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