Swim Team Coach

Job Description:

Growing Swim Team is in need of an experienced Coach for summer league. Position runs from June to first weekend in August. Swim Meets are held during the week usually on a Monday evening and Championships are the first weekend in August. The Swim Coach is expected to encourage and develop young swimmers by providing them with guidance and techniques to improve their swimming skills and performance as individuals and as a team. Will lead and coach young swimmers by creating a fun and inviting learning environment and demonstrate a positive attitude toward all swimmers. In addition, build strong relationships with swimmers and continually challenge them to the next level and establish an environment that fosters positive team attitudes, encourages self-discipline, sportsmanship, and responsibility. The Swim Coach should be flexible to run morning, afternoon and/or evening practices. The Swim Coach will report to the LPPOA Board of Trustees and Swim Team Parent Rep(s) and must be accessible via cell or email.

Qualifications:

• Water Safety Instruction Certification preferred.
  
• Preferred Red Cross First Aid and CPR-PR/AED preferred.
  
• Knowledge of proper swim strokes and disqualification infractions.
  
• Experience with Meet Manager preferred, not required.
  

Responsibilities:

• Must have prompt attendance at all scheduled practices and swim meets.
  
• Prepare practice schedules and run swim practices daily, Monday through Friday, spanning approximately 10 weeks. Practice Schedule to be coordinated between Coach and Parent Rep(s).
  
• Become familiar with the Hub Lakes Rules for swimmers. Rule book will be provided.
  
• Take attendance at each practice.
  
• Plan & complete weekly heat sheets for dual meets in coordination with other PIRATE coaches.
  
• Actively Coach Team at all Dual Meets, as well as Relay, Invitational and Championships meets.
  
• Submit meet entries on Meet Manager for Invitational and Championships.
  
• Coordinate with Parent Rep(s) and other PIRATE coaches in planning home swim meets and running weekly dual meets.
  
• Coordinate with Parent Rep(s) to insure swim lanes are set up prior to the swim season and break down upon completion of the swim season.
  
• Notify Parent Rep(s), maintenance staff or LPPOA Board of Trustees of any safety issues/repairs needed.
  
• Make recommendations for equipment purchases.
  
• Provide monthly articles for LPPOA News and Views during swim team season (June, July, Aug and Sept).
  
• Effectively communicate with swimmers, parents and other coaches as the need arises.
  
• Promptly respond to emails from LPPOA Board of Trustees, parents, swimmers, other coaches and hub lakes officials.
  
• Attend scheduled coaches/swim rep hub lakes meetings (usually 2-3 total throughout season).
  

Interested parties must complete the attached SwimTeamCoachApplication.pdf document and return to lakeparsippanyswimteam@gmail.com. Please put Swim Team Coach in the subject line. All applications must be in by 2-22-2019.

Lifeguard
Multiple positions open for part-time lifeguards.

Primary duties are to enforce safety and lake rules in and around the lake and surrounding areas to ensure the well-being of all guests. Administer First Aid, CPR, emergency and other safety procedures, as needed. 

All applicants must have certification in Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid and Safety, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Waterfront Lifeguard.

To check on course schedule, call your local YMCA or the American Red Cross.

Interested parties must complete the attached BEACH Life Guard_Application.pdf document and return to Contact Us

Beach Manager

The position of beach manager is an extremely diverse position, requiring the applicant to be flexible and able to think quickly and react appropriately as situations and issues arise.  This position requires excellent people skills and basic computer skills such as email, word and excel.  The beach manager will be dealing directly with both members and staff.  The manager will report directly to the designated board member.

WSI certification is preferred but not required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing requirements for Lifeguards to include orientation of each guard to the rules and regulations of LPPOA
• Interviewing/hiring Lifeguards (recommendations must be submitted at the May Board meeting)
• Prepare weekly work schedules
• Prepare weekly payroll
• Prepare budget requirements
• Ensure that the beach is maintained and up to code for state health inspections
• Preparing the beaches to open by the posted scheduling opening time
• Must be on the beach/property for at least 8 hours a day and also available by phone during beach hours.
• Work with water quality staff.
• Advise maintenance staff of any safety issues or repairs needed
• Schedule and co-ordinate all beach activities including lunches, parties, etc
• Must be present for all beach related events scheduled by the beach manager
• Enlist volunteers to assist with special events
• Assist swim coach as needed for swim lessons
• Prepare orders for beach safety equipment and supplies including ice cream and soft drinks
• Membership related sales as needed
• Must be available weekends or as scheduled with other manager
• Liason to the LPPOA Board of Directors with required attendance at monthly board meetings during the months of May thru September
• Any other specific responsibilities as communicated by the LPPOA president/designee
  

Interested parties must complete the attached BEACH Manager_Application.doc document and return to Contact Us