Aquatics Assistant Swim Coach

Life Time, Inc.; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Maryland is seeking an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach to support our competitive swim program in state-of-the-art pools.

You will assist the Head Swim Team Coach by writing and leading Swim Team Group Workouts, registering participants, and helping maintain clean, safe aquatics facilities. The role requires at least 1 year of coaching experience, ASCA and USA Swimming memberships, and Lifeguard/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of swim coaching experience.
• ASCA membership.
• USA Swimming membership.
• Life Time Swim Instructor Certification completed.
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods.
• Ability to communicate with guests about Life Time products and services.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and bend as needed.

Responsibilities

• Offers competitive swimmers the opportunity to master technique.
• Runs daily practices under the direction of the head coach.
• Promotes Life Time products, services and programs.

Skills

Swim coaching

Guest communication

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. You will work with the Head Swim Team Coach to write and head Swim Team Group Workouts. You will help the Head Swim Team Coach register new participants for the Team and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Offers competitive swimmers the opportunity to master technique




• Runs daily practices under the direction of the head coach




• Promotes all Life Time products, services and programs

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience:

• 1 year of swim coaching experience


• Member of ASCA


• Member of USA Swimming


• Successfully complete and pass Life Time Swim Instructor Certification


• Ability to work in a stationery position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time


• 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 lbs or less and occasionally bend to lift more than 20lbs

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• Lifeguard certification to StarGuard Elite Lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid Certified (or bridge to StarGuard when current certification expires or within 1st year, whichever is first). For Canada, Lifesaving Society Lifeguard certification and Standard FA with CPR C.


• Lifeguard Certification within 60 days of hire


• Must complete all job specific requirements with Life Time Education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASCA Level 1 Certification or higher

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.