Developmental & Age-Group Swim Coach — Evenings & Meets

SWIFT AQUATICS LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Certifications costs covered

USA Swimming membership paid

Job summary

SWIFT Aquatics LLC in Illinois seeks Developmental/Age Group Coach and assistant Senior coaches for the 2025 Short Course Season. Lead/assist age-group swimmers, develop season plans, and support daily workouts at Niles North and Niles West High Schools.

Hours are 3–5 evenings weekly and Saturday mornings; meets 1–2 per month. This is an hourly role with compensation commensurate with experience; certifications plus USA Swimming membership costs are covered by SWIFT Aquatics.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have prior coaching or swimming experience.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Willing to obtain required certifications (Coach Safety Training, CPR/First Aid).
• Foster team spirit and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead 1-2 age-group groups and assist others.
• Create a season plan aligned with group goals.
• Administer daily workouts and track attendance.
• Attend meets 1–2 times per month.
• Supervise a positive practice and meet environment.
• Assess new swimmers during tryouts.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Manage group meet entries.
• Send weekly group update emails.
• Conduct parent meetings as needed.
• Conduct specialty clinics; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Coaches Safety Training

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

SWIFT Aquatics LLC in Illinois seeks Developmental/Age Group Coach and assistant Senior coaches for the 2025 Short Course Season. Lead/assist age-group swimmers, develop season plans, and support daily workouts at Niles North and Niles West High Schools.

Hours are 3–5 evenings weekly and Saturday mornings; meets 1–2 per month. This is an hourly role with compensation commensurate with experience; certifications plus USA Swimming membership costs are covered by SWIFT Aquatics.