Head Swim Coach

Life Time; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time is seeking an Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach to lead our swim team, plan seasonal workouts, and train the coaching staff. You will oversee participant registrations and maintain pool areas for safety and cleanliness while driving program sales.

This role requires at least 2 years coaching, ASCA and USA Swimming memberships, and ability to lift up to 20 lbs. The position blends coaching, mentorship, and program management within a dynamic club environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of swim coaching experience
• Member of ASCA and USA Swimming
• 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 routinely bend to lift 20 lbs or less (and more occasionally)

Responsibilities

• Creates an educational and safe experience for all participants
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with participants
• Responds to member questions regarding Life Time's programs, policies and procedures
• Provides a safe, clean and organized pool area
• Promotes and sells all Aquatics programs and services
• Acts as liaison between Aquatics Department Head, USA Swimming, Swim Coaches and Parents
• Participates in weekly 1 on 1 meetings with the Aquatics Manager
• Writes the season plan and workout templates for each season
• Enters swimmers into the swim meet program

Skills

Swim coaching

ASCA member

USA Swimming member

Guest communication

Swim distance 25 yards

Lifting 20 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

As the Aquatics Head 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 write and run Swim Team Group Workouts according to the season plan. You will train the Swim Team Coaches on their team. This position oversees the registering of new participants for the Team and maintains the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates an educational and safe experience for all participants
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with participants
• Responds to member questions regarding Life Time's programs, policies and procedures
• Provides a safe, clean and organized pool area
• Promotes and sells all Aquatics programs and services
• Acts as the liaison between the Aquatics Department Head, USA Swimming, Swim Coaches and Parents
• Participates in weekly 1 on 1 meetings with the Aquatics Manager
• Writes the season plan and workout templates for each season
• Enters the swimmers into the swim meet program

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Years of Experience:

• 2 years of swim coaching experience
• Member of ASCA and USA Swimming
• 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:

• Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification
• Complete LTU Safety Training before first shift
• 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.
• Complete all LTU courses within first 60 days of hire