Swim coach [h1.location_city]

Salary : $17.45 Hourly

Location : 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road Greensboro, NC

Job Type : Hourly - No Benefits

Job Number : 03835

Department : Parks

Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2026

Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

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Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Work is primarily purpose of the Parks Swim Team Coach is to provide safety and customer service to the swim team, teach the competitive swim strokes and the skills necessary to increase proficiency in performing each stroke, assist the head coach in all duties assigned, help plan team events, and help prepare for run swim meets. Work is performed at one of the Guilford County Parks.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Work is primarily purpose of the swim team coach is to provide safety and customer service to the swim team, teach the competitive swim strokes and the skills necessary to increase proficiency in performing each stroke, assist the head coach in all duties assigned, help plan team events. Public contact is described as greeting public as they enter facility, and assisting them with various customer service needs. Work is performed under regular supervision by the Park Operation Manager and progress is checked through review of reports.

Examples of Duties

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties & Tasks

• Coach swim team members during practices and swim meets.
• Provide customer service for participants by answering questions, assisting with meet participation forms, communicating expectations and important information about the team.
• Prepares entries for swim meets using specialized meet manager software, and facilitates the running of swim meets.
• Performs related duties as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

High school graduation and sufficient ability to perform the assigned tasks and meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience in coaching a swim team and a valid driver's license is required. Preferred : Coaching certification or Red Cross (WSI) and experience working with youth and their parents.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions and Physical Demands of Work

Work is primarily outside in uncontrolled climates with exposure to natural elements and high temperatures or hazardous conditions depending on where the employee is needed to work. Work is described as standing : exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, and data entry at computer terminal.

May Require Driving

This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.

If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.

Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.

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Which best describes your level of education?

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Do you have a valid NC Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one?

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How many years of experience do you have

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Do you understand that is a seasonal position and there are no guaranteed amount of hours?

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Do you understand the essential duties require operating a private or county vehicle in the performance of the work? A driving record check will be required.

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In which of the following do you have current certification? Check all that apply and add its information to the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

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