Head Swim Coach

Life Time Inc.; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Westfield, IN seeks an Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach to lead workouts, train coaches, and oversee participant registrations across indoor and outdoor pools. The role focuses on safety, program promotion, and coordination with USA Swimming and parents to ensure a top-tier aquatics experience.

You will craft the season plan, write workout templates, and maintain an educational, welcoming environment for members while working closely with the Aquatics Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years swim coaching experience and ASCA/USA Swimming membership.
• Ability to train coaches and write season workouts.
• Lifeguard and LTU safety requirements within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, educational experiences for participants.
• Lead and implement Swim Team group workouts per season plan.
• Train Swim Team Coaches and register new participants.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness and order; coordinate with Lifeguards.
• Promote Aquatics programs and services; liaison with USA Swimming and parents.
• Attend weekly meetings with Aquatics Manager and input season templates.

Skills

Swim coaching

ASCA & USA Swimming

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

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.

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
• Lifeguard Certification within 60 days of hire
• Must complete all job specific requirements with Life Time Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Swim lesson instruction experience
• 1 year of customer service experience
• ASCA Level 2 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.