Head Swim Coach

Life Time, Inc.; Palm Valley (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Palm Valley, FL seeks an Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach to lead group workouts, train coaches, and oversee participant registration for the team. You will create season plans, supervise pool areas, and coordinate with USA Swimming and parents.

The role emphasizes developing swimmers, running safe programs, and maintaining high facility standards in a dynamic club environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with guests about Life Time programs and services.
• Strong swimming ability and endurance for pool environments.
• Ability to deliver engaging, safe coaching and instruction.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced club setting and interacting with families.

Responsibilities

• Create educational and safe experiences for all participants.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with participants.
• Respond to member questions regarding Life Time programs and procedures.
• Provide a safe, clean, and organized pool area.
• Promote and sell Aquatics programs and services.
• Serve as liaison between Aquatics Dept Head, USA Swimming, Swim Coaches and Parents.
• Attend weekly 1-on-1 meetings with the Aquatics Manager.
• Write season plans and workout templates for each season.
• Enter swimmers into the swim meet program.

Skills

Communication skills

Swimming proficiency

Customer service

Safety awareness

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