Head Swim Coach

Life Time•Goodyear, AZ

32d

About The Position

The Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach works in a fast-paced environment to help Swim Team members improve their swimming in indoor and outdoor recreational and lap pools. The coach writes and runs group workouts according to the season plan, trains the Swim Team Coaches, oversees registration of new participants, and helps maintain clean, orderly Aquatics Facilities. The role also creates a safe, educational experience for participants and serves as a liaison among the Aquatics Department Head, USA Swimming, Swim Coaches, and parents.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of swim coaching experience.
Member of ASCA and USA Swimming.
Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have questions about Life Time products and services.
Ability to swim 25 yards or meters without stopping.
Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift 20 pounds or less and occasionally bend to lift more than 20 pounds.
Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification.
Complete LTU Safety Training before the first shift.
Lifeguard certification to StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certification; alternatively, bridge to StarGuard when the current certification expires or within the first year, whichever comes first. In Canada, Lifesaving Society Lifeguard certification and Standard FA with CPR C are required.
Complete all LTU courses within the first 60 days of hire.
Obtain Lifeguard Certification within 60 days of hire.
Complete all job-specific requirements with Life Time Education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Swim lesson instruction experience.
One year of customer service experience.
ASCA Level 2 Certification or higher.

Responsibilities

Create an educational and safe experience for all participants.
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with participants.
Respond to member questions about Life Time programs, policies, and procedures.
Provide a safe, clean, and organized pool area.
Promote and sell Aquatics programs and services.
Act as liaison between the Aquatics Department Head, USA Swimming, Swim Coaches, and parents.
Participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with the Aquatics Manager.
Write the season plan and workout templates for each season.
Write and run Swim Team group workouts according to the season plan.
Train the Swim Team Coaches on the team.
Oversee registration of new Swim Team participants.
Maintain the cleanliness and order of Aquatics Facilities.
Enter swimmers into the swim meet program.