Assistant Swim Team Coach

HealthFitness • West Hartford, CT

114d • $15 - $18

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities. Are you passionate about swimming and eager to inspire the next generation of swimmers? HealthFitness, in partnership with the Cornerstone Aquatics Center, is thrilled to offer exciting opportunities for Assistant Swim Coaches at our state-of-the-art 25,000 sq. ft. facility in West Hartford, Connecticut (CT). This position is part-time working approximately 15 hours/week.

Requirements

• Possesses (or can obtain upon hire) USA swimming coaching credentials.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents.
• Willing to work on weekends at swim meets.
• Enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills.
• CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim team participants.
• Attends swim meets and team functions throughout the year.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.
• Assist head coach in creating thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, and practice drills.
• Participate in structured practices in weekday evenings throughout the year.
• Assist head coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents.
• Help to record all workouts and track daily attendance.
• Assist in coordinating and executing swim team competitions and meet registrations and recording times and collecting other relevant data at swim meets.
• Attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. at the direction of the head coach.
• Assist in swim team social event planning, as necessary.
• Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment.
• Assist in stroke clinics (if any) offered between competitive seasons.
• Participate in coach training opportunities offered by the head coach.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for swim team participants.
• Additional duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Variety of health and financial benefits.
• Personal and professional support.
• Training and development.
• Flexible employment opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees