Aquatic Coach - Swimming (Districtwide)

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Under supervision, the Aquatic Coach coaches members of the Water Polo Club or Swim Club. The coach provides instruction and training to children in swimming and water polo, adapting programs to participants’ differing skill levels. The role includes explaining sports rules, promoting and enforcing safety, and setting up sports equipment and apparatus. The coach attends weekend water polo tournaments or swim meets as needed and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a college or university, supplemented by one to two years of sports or coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At the time of hire, hold at least one of the following certifications: USA Swimming Coach Certification, US Water Polo Coach Certification, or American Water Polo Coach Certification.
• Basic knowledge of water polo.
• Basic knowledge of games and activities played in the water.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Ability to enforce safety rules.
• Ability to lead and coach water activities.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work with individuals, groups, or children.

Responsibilities

• Coach Water Polo Club or Swim Club members.
• Provide instruction and training to children in swimming and water polo.
• Adapt programs to participants’ varying skill-development levels.
• Provide information on rules of individual and team sports.
• Enforce and promote safety guidelines.
• Set up sports equipment and apparatus.
• Attend weekend water polo tournaments or swim meets as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• +$1 per hour on 1/1/2027.
• One day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• Two days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• After one year of employment, employees who work 1,040 or more hours in the previous year are typically eligible for 7–10 workdays of paid vacation annually, with additional time after the first five years of employment.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave upon meeting FMLA eligibility.
• Pension plan through the Park Employees’ and Retirement Board Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund, covered by the State of Illinois’ Reciprocal Act.
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free admission to most Chicago museums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed