Head Swim Coach

Life Time Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach to lead our program across indoor and outdoor pools, write season workouts, and train our coaches. You will also manage participant registration and ensure a safe, engaging experience for all swimmers.

This role requires at least 2 years of coaching, ASCA/USA Swimming affiliation, and Lifeguard and LTU safety certifications. The position collaborates with parents, USA Swimming, and the Aquatics Manager, with regular meetings and a focus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of swim coaching experience.
• Member of ASCA and USA Swimming.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly.
• Complete LTU Safety Training and Lifeguard certifications as specified.

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.

Skills

Swim coaching

Team leadership

Guest communication

Program promotion

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
• 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.