ASSISTANT SWIM TEAM COACH

PROSPECT HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT • Prospect Heights, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Swim Team Coach is a seasonal, part-time position responsible for assisting with the safe, organized, and effective coaching of the Swim Team. This position supports swim practices and competitions, supervises swimmers, reinforces proper swim techniques, and ensures compliance with policies and aquatic safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Minimum of two (2) years of swim team experience.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification is required prior to the first swim practice.
• Reliable transportation required for travel to and from away swim meets.
• Strong people skills and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents/guardians, coaching staff, and Park District personnel.
• Knowledge of swim team operations, meet procedures, and competitive swim techniques.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to observe swimmer and staff behavior, identify safety concerns, and enforce rules appropriately.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, good sportsmanship, and a positive work ethic.
• Ability to walk long distances (over 800 yards) and stand for extended periods (2–3 hours).
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and lift supplies weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements while using computer software.
• Ability to work effectively under potentially stressful conditions, including aquatic emergencies.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions to ensure swimmer safety.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including cold, rain, and extreme heat.
• Cognitive ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper swim techniques to participants both in the water and on the pool deck.
• Provide instruction and coaching to swimmers during practices and competitions.
• Assist the Head Swim Team Coach in executing safe, organized, and effective swim practices and meets.
• Supervise swim team members during practices, meets, and related activities to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
• Assist with programming and operation of the timing system during home swim meets.
• Attend parent meetings and communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding swimmer progress, expectations, and team participation.
• Assist with data entry and maintenance of swimmer information in swim meet software.
• Provide the Head Coach with swimmer line-ups by the Friday prior to each meet.
• Enter swimmers from both districts into swim software by the Monday prior to a meet.
• Complete swimmer event slips, including swimmer name, event name, event number, and lane assignment, by the Tuesday prior to a meet.
• Assist with setup and teardown on competition days, including lane lines, flags, lifeguard chairs, and equipment.
• Attach labels to ribbons, organize awards, and distribute to swimmers following meets.
• Prevent accidents through the enforcement of Park District policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing aquatic facilities.
• Know, follow, and consistently enforce all pool rules and policies in a professional and courteous manner.
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by the Head Coach or Park District staff.
• Accurately complete all incident and accident reports as required.
• Maintain regular communication with the Head Swim Team Coach regarding team operations and swimmer needs.

Benefits

• Fitness Membership
• Pool Membership
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Racquetball, Tennis/Pickleball and Golf
• The Assistant Swim Team Coach will receive a $1,800 stipend

What This Job Offers

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