Assistant Swim Team Coach

Life Time Inc.; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the Head Swim Team Coach in delivering group workouts and improving team performance. The role involves coaching swimmers, registering new participants, and maintaining the pool facilities.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of coaching experience, ASCA/USA Swimming memberships, and Life Time Swim Instructor Certification, with Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications. Prolonged standing and light lifting are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of swim coaching experience is preferred.
• Member of ASCA and USA Swimming.
• Successfully complete Life Time Swim Instructor Certification within first year.
• Lifeguard certifications required (StarGuard Elite or equivalent).
• BLS CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Offer swimmers the opportunity to master technique.
• Run daily practices under the head coach's direction.
• Promote Life Time products, services and programs.

Skills

Swim coaching

Guest communication

Team workout planning

Education

High School Diploma

ASCA Certification

USA Swimming Membership

Life Time Swim Instructor Certification

Lifeguard Certification (StarGuard Elite)

BLS CPR & First Aid

Lifeguard Certification within 60 days

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.