Head Swim Coach
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 team’s Swim Team Coaches, oversees registration of new participants, and helps maintain clean and orderly Aquatics Facilities. The role creates a safe and educational experience for participants, builds positive relationships with them, responds to questions about Life Time programs and policies, and promotes Aquatics programs and services. The coach also serves as a liaison among the Aquatics Department Head, USA Swimming, Swim Coaches, and parents, attends weekly one-on-one meetings with the Aquatics Manager, prepares seasonal plans and workout templates, and enters swimmers into the swim meet program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of swim coaching experience.
- Membership in 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 inquiries about Life Time products and services.
- Ability to swim 25 yards/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.
- StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification, BLS CPR, and First Aid certification, or bridge to StarGuard when the current certification expires or within the first year, whichever is first. For 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 regarding 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.
- Enter swimmers into the swim meet program.
- 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.
Benefits
- Fully subsidized membership.
- Discounts on Life Time products and services.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
- Training and professional development.
- Paid sick leave where required by law.
- Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
- Parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
- Deferred compensation plan for team members who meet the required income threshold.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
