Head Swim Team Coach

Life Time, Inc.; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and & 

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave where required by law

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks an Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach to lead a dynamic team across indoor and outdoor pools. You’ll design season workouts, coach and mentor staff, register new swimmers, and maintain a safe, clean aquatic facility.

You will run team programs, coordinate with USA Swimming and ASCA, and ensure exceptional member experiences through engaging coaching and safety. This is an hourly role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of swim coaching experience.
• ASCA and USA Swimming memberships.
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping.
• Lifeguard and safety certifications as required.
• Complete LTU courses within 60 days of hire.

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 the swimmers into the swim meet program.

Skills

Swim coaching

Customer service

Communication

Lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $19.50 and pays up to $26.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.