Assistant Swim Team Coach
About The Position
Do you enjoy swimming and being competitive? We have an opportunity to do both as an Assistant Swim Team Coach for our huge local swim team program! Our community pool attracts hundreds of kids striving to be the next Olympic contender. Join our team and help these kids develop their skills and build your own leadership skills. Work with your friends, be outdoors, and make an impact in your community and the lives of many children. JOB SUMMARY Under the direction and supervision of the Special Facilities Manager and Head Swim Team Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the program’s mission and management while ensuring the welfare and safety of the swimmers. The Assistant Coach serves as a role model and helps develop competitive swimming skills to children of various ages and skill levels. Duties include but are not limited to: motivating and coaching many different members of the Gator Swim Team at various swim levels and ages by generating appropriate swim sets and activities according to the age and skill level, assisting in organizing and preparing the lineup for swim team meets, participating in all swim meets and coaching additional practices including Junior Gator and Gator stroke clinics. Additionally, responsible for assisting with behavior management, enforcing policies and procedures, and maintaining the cleanliness of the locker room and pool deck. This is an at-will position. Season Dates: May 26 – August 1, 2026 Orientation Dates: Starting in Mid-May with details to follow. Hours: Practices are 7am-12:30pm, with additional hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for meets. Location: Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Requirements
- service oriented, dependable and reliable with a strong sense of safety and responsibility
- Ability to demonstrate and teach all four strokes (including starts and turns) proficiently and effectively.
- Must be age 15 or older with at least five years of year-round competitive club swim team experience.
- Confident in ability to swim and comfortable in the water for long periods of time.
- Ability to maintain focus for periods of time with attention to detail is essential.
- Strong and effective communication skills with the ability and desire to provide quality customer service is essential.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Available to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Proficient in MS Outlook or other email system for communication, with aptitude to learn and use other systems/applications.
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification required or able to obtain within 30 days of hire. (GEPD will provide)
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience interacting with children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- assisting the Head Coach with the program’s mission and management while ensuring the welfare and safety of the swimmers
- motivating and coaching many different members of the Gator Swim Team at various swim levels and ages by generating appropriate swim sets and activities according to the age and skill level
- assisting in organizing and preparing the lineup for swim team meets
- participating in all swim meets and coaching additional practices including Junior Gator and Gator stroke clinics
- assisting with behavior management
- enforcing policies and procedures
- maintaining the cleanliness of the locker room and pool deck
Benefits
- Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center and Sunset Pool Individual Membership while actively employed!
- (4) Free One-time Use Guest Passes for GEPD facilities (Ackerman/Holes & Knolls/Sunset Pool)
- Flexible schedules and opportunities for growth and advancement!
- Competitive Wages, paid training, and opportunities for additional work!
- Refer a friend that is hired, and both receive $50 after 30 days of employment in good standing!
- Recognition Incentives All Season!
- Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or future career opportunities!
- Plus, you get to work and interact with friends, enjoy the outdoors, and make an impact in someone else’s life!
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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