Master Swim Coach

  • Part Time
  • Anywhere
  • Applications have closed

The Glencoe Club is a private, family-oriented sports and social club located in the Elbow Park neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta. Our members can train and play in our leading edge sports and recreation facilities; grow and excel in our vast array of programs; enjoy our specialist services; dine in our first-class restaurants; and create life long memories with family and friends.

If you are genuinely passionate about our vision to be our members’ second home, providing excellence in all that we do, have a proven track record for creating exceptional experiences through your interactions and champion our values of respect, wellness, integrity, relationships, caring and innovation we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Part-Time Master Swim Coach to join our Aquatics Team, providing and leading engaging practices and sessions that accommodate a wide range of abilities from recreation to competitive Masters swimmers. You will provide coaching and leadership for a vital swim club program, guiding swimmers to meet their personal goals while offering individualized stroke correction and feedback. You’ll create an environment that is challenging and motivating for both competitive and recreational adult swimmers to truly get the most out of their experience at the Glencoe and contribute to their ongoing development

Responsibilities:

  • Direct coaching and leadership to swimmers in the Masters Swim Club programs of The Glencoe Club.
  • Plan and deliver high quality engaging practices that accommodate a wide range of member needs and evolving trends
  • Effectively address members and staff concerns and complaints before and/or after practice
  • Act as the primary point of contact and communicator for the Master Swim Program
  • Collaborate with the Gators Director to align the program’s objectives with the Club’s overall strategy, and identify suitable Masters competitions that support development of our members
  • Support swimmers pursuing competition: stroke correction, technical feedback, race strategy and individualized guidance.
  • Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness for all warm ups, meetings and coaching sessions.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience coaching at a competitive swim club, with a strong background coaching adult swimmers
  • Minimum of NCCP 101 (201 would be considered an asset)
  • Valid First Aid and CPC-C Certification is required
  • Excellent communication, member service, interpersonal and public speaking skills
  • A diplomatic personality able to foster relationships with members and employees
  • Strong leadership skills
  • A team player who can be part of a team and execute exceptional service
  • Extensive knowledge of stroke technique, training principles, and competition preparation
  • Ability to work irregular hours, and occasional weekends
  • Ability to stand on a pool deck for extended periods of time

Why choose us:

  • An inclusive and diverse working environment highlighted by creativity and collaboration, featuring top industry leaders
  • Numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth including training and development
  • Delicious, fulsome employee meals prepared daily for staff working shifts longer than 5 hours
  • Employee referral program that rewards the additional talent you bring
  • Numerous employee recognition programs to reward you for your incredible efforts

Additional Details:

This is a flexible Part Time position offering up to 10 hours a week, reporting to the Aquatics Director. The successful applicants must be available to work a variety of early morning (6:30 am), daytime weekday and weekend shifts.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check including a Vulnerable Sector Check as well as Respect in the Workplace and Respect in Sport online certifications prior to commencing employment.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The Club does not provide assistance with obtaining Canadian work authorization

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter, resume and availability to [email protected] by Tuesday, October 28.

Additional information about The Glencoe Club and offerings can be found at our website: www.glencoe.org or at www.glencoejobs.org.                    We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Glencoe, although only short-listed candidates will be contacted directly.