Assistant Swim Coach

Life Time Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach to work with the Head Swim Team Coach, plan group workouts, and help register participants. You’ll keep facilities clean and assist guests with Life Time products and services.

The role requires 1 year of swim coaching experience, ASCA/USA Swimming memberships, and Lifeguard CPR/First Aid certifications, with Lifeguard training to be completed within 60 days of hire. Location is Peoria, IL at Life Time clubs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of swim coaching experience.
• ASCA and USA Swimming membership preferred.
• Completion of Life Time Swim Instructor Certification required.
• Be able to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping and lift up to 20 lbs.

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.

Skills

Swim coaching

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASCA Level 1 Certification or higher

USA Swimming member

ASCA member

Lifeguard certification (StarGuard Elite) / CPR & First Aid

Life Time Swim Instructor Certification

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.