Job Description
About The St. James:
The St. James is the premier sports, wellness and active entertainment destination in the country, with 450,000 sq. ft. of developmental and competitive programs, teams and opportunities in more than 20 sports, and a wide range of premium fitness, wellness and entertainment experiences
Our People & Culture:
At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action-oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.
Job description:
The Private Lesson Coach will support the Aquatics Director at The St. James in the coaching of U18 and adult athletes. A hands-on approach is necessary to effectively manage the quality of experience of our participants and their safety. Applicants should be available on weekday mornings, afternoons and weekends. The Coach will have a minimum of 12 coaching hours available each week for athletes to book. The Coach will be helping individual athletes develop their technique, endurance, and/or general water safety. This position will report directly to the Assistant Swim Director at The St. James.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties in accordance with Company policies, practices and procedures.
- Engage participants in interactive swim practices while maintaining a safe environment.
- Provides instruction to coach participants through improved swimming skills and techniques.
- Demonstrates positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity, and professionalism to internal and external customers.
- Supports the safety of all members, guests, and employees.
- Must be able to attend morning practices and evening practices during the weekdays and a morning practice on weekends (usually no more than 1.5 hours of practice a day)
- Must be a good communicator.
- Must be comfortable writing workouts for varying levels of adult swimmers.
- Must be able to commit to at least one year of coaching with STJ.
Qualifications:
- Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required.
- Applicant must have 2+ years of experience as a swim instructor.
- Must be available on weekday mornings/afternoons and on weekend mornings.
- Must be comfortable teaching in the water and on land.
- Must be able to plan their schedule and work within practice times based on need.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and athletes.
- Knowledgeable of safety training, procedures and best practices used throughout the sports and wellness industry.
Get to know us better:
https://www.thestjames.com/stj-sports
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This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.
The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.
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