Assistant Swim Team Coach

HealthFitness•West Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

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. About the role Join the HealthFitness Aquatics Team! HealthFitness is looking for an energetic Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the swim program at our client site in West Hartford, CT. This part-time role offers approximately 10 hours per week and provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on swimmers' growth and success while working in a supportive team environment. Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim team participants. Attends swim meets and team functions throughout the year, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.

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 and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents
Will work on weekends at swim meets
Enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills
CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain
Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

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