Advanced Swim Program Coach

Wisconsin Swim Academy; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Free uniforms

Paid training

Paid training

Fun team atmosphere

Employee discounts/swim lessons

Team Apparel

Job summary

A leading swim instruction program in Appleton seeks a Swim Team Readiness Coach to educate children in swimming techniques and safety. This part-time role requires evening and weekend availability, focusing on building student confidence and skills while ensuring safety during classes. Ideal candidates are caring, skilled communicators and must commit to at least one year of employment. Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassion for children.
• Reliable transportation to and from shifts.
• Ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment.
• Reliable transportation to shifts/trainings/meetings at Lawrence Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center or Wisconsin Swim Academy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached.
• Ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Follow the curriculum focusing on each student's needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
• Utilizing knowledge and curriculum to advance students abilities as efficiently as possible
• Complete required training and be a continual learner
• Skills assessments of students
• Communication with parents of students
• Setting up and putting away equipment for class
• Taking attendance for classes

Skills

Knowledge of swimming technique and advanced skills

Strong communication skills

Great attitude and willingness to be coached

Caring and compassion for children

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Free uniforms

Training & development

Wisconsin Swim Academy is an elite learn to swim program that provides high quality swim instruction within our community that builds confidence and develops life saving safety skills in a student-centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to be the best swim instructors in the Fox Valley, giving them the tools they need to be successful. Drowning is the NUMBER 1 CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH in children under the age of 4 years old. Our mission is to eliminate drownings in our community through educating our swimmers and parents. The Swim Team Readiness Coaching position is responsible for easing the transition for swimmers coming from our program, looking to join a swim team, as efficiently as possible.

We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water. We offer paid training and this is a part-time position that requires evening and weekend shifts.

Why Choose Wisconsin Swim Academy

You get to work with kids, teaching a life saving skill while enjoying the joy of children. What could mean more!?

It's a fun, creative, flip flop friendly environment. Every day is casual Friday!

Every day is different with new chances to make a difference!

Opportunities for growth within the organization,

You get to work with amazing, positive, and passionate people each and everyday who

Great Wages

As an Advanced Swim Program Coach, you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. This position is responsible for easing the transition for swimmers in our learn to swim program looking to join improve their advanced safety and swim skills, as well as competitive swimming techniques and fundamentals. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. We also partner with the Fox Valley Wave Swim team, so you can expect to be regularly communicating with students, parents of students, and fellow staff members about your swimmers progress and expert opinion. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner.

Our Orca, Marlin, and Swim Team Readiness levels are classes Wisconsin Swim Academy offers, taught at the Lawrence Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center, for students looking to further push their endurance and practice upper-level skills by implementing swim team terminology, coaching teaching methods, and drills. As a coach you will learn the skills of the students assigned to you and use both verbal and physical corrections as well as adjusting the lesson plans to better cater the overall curriculum to the needs of each student.

Responsibilities:

Make sure everyone is safe

Love and respect students while teaching them to swim

Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student

Utilizing knowledge and curriculum to advance students abilities as efficiently as possible

Complete required training and be a continual learner

Skills assessments of students

Communication with parents of students

Setting up and putting away equipment for class

Taking attendance for classes

Qualifications:

Caring and compassion for children

Knowledge of swimming technique and advanced skills required

Evening and weekend availability (School Year Shifts Tues, Wed, Thurs 6:30pm-8:00pm and Sunday 2pm-4pm)

Reliable transportation to and from any shifts and trainings/meetings at either Lawrence Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center or Wisconsin Swim Academy

Strong communication skills

Great attitude and willingness to be coached

The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment

Benefits:

Fun team atmosphere

Employee discounts/swim lessons

Team Apparel

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.