Assistant Swim Team Coach

HealthFitness; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthFitness is seeking an energetic Assistant Swim Team Coach for our client site in West Hartford, CT. This part-time role (~10 hours/week) offers a meaningful impact on swimmers' growth within a supportive team environment.

You will lead practice sessions, attend meets, and help create a positive, safe environment for all participants. Responsibilities include assisting in workouts, meet coordination, attendance tracking, and parent engagement.

Qualifications

• Possesses USA swimming coaching credentials.
• Strong knowledge of stroke mechanics and ability to communicate with swimmers and parents.
• Willingness to work on weekends and adapt to meet schedule needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach in creating age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique and endurance.
• Lead structured practices on weekday evenings and at meets or events.
• Record workouts, track attendance, and assist with meet registrations and timing data.
• Engage with parents to foster a collaborative, positive team environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive swim area during practices and meets.

Skills

Swim coaching

CPR Certification

Weekend availability

Communication skills

Tools

USA Swimming credentials

Job description

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About The Role

Join the HealthFitness Aquatics Team!

HealthFitness is looking for an energetic Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the swim program at our client site in West Hartford, CT. This part-time role offers approximately 10 hours per week and provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on swimmers' growth and success while working in a supportive team environment. Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim team participants. Attends swim meets and team functions throughout the year, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist head coach in creating thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, and practice drills
• Participate in structured practices in weekday evenings throughout the year
• Assist head coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents
• Help to record all workouts and track daily attendance
• Assist in coordinating and executing swim team competitions and meet registrations and recording times and collecting other relevant data at swim meets; attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. at the direction of the head coach; assist in swim team social event planning, as necessary
• Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment
• Assist in stroke clinics (if any) offered between competitive seasons
• Participate in coach training opportunities offered by the head coach
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for swim team participants
• Additional duties as needed or assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Possesses (or can obtain upon hire) USA swimming coaching credentials
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents
• Will work on weekends at swim meets
• Enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills
• CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain

Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. The compensation range for this role is $18 - $20/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.