Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach in Ankeny, IA. The role supports planning, managing, and directing a competitive youth swim team while ensuring participant safety per college policies.

Responsibilities include assisting in practices, recruitment, meets coordination, and water-quality monitoring. Eligible candidates must have lifeguard/CPR certifications, coaching experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required.
• Prior swim coach/instructor and/or competitive coaching experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to plan, organize, and manage time are essential.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.
• Knowledge of current software applications including Meet Manager or Team Unify.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing the youth swim team activities.
• Assist in designing age-appropriate practices and coaching sessions.
• Assist in recruiting and retaining swimmers and communicating with families.
• Help manage meet scheduling, logistics, and team operations for home and away events.
• Monitor water quality and chemical balance across pools in collaboration with aquatics staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR, AED

Coaching experience

Strong communication skills

Plan, organize, manage time

Read, write, math basics

Knowledge of software applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meet Manager/Team Unify

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at(515) 964-6479 or by email [e-mail] .

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Job Title
Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach

Job Number 26-T10

Employment Date As soon as possible

Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call
Tiffany Heishman at [phone] or [e-mail].

$19.00 per hour

The Trail Point Assistant Swim Club Coach is responsible for assisting planning, managing, and directing the competitive youth swim team and for ensuring the safety of participants while operating within the policies, procedures, and practices of Des Moines Area Community College.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Trail Point Swim Coach in the development and implementation of a team program that instills a desire to have fun, supports team members, stresses good sportsmanship, and improves individual performance in an enthusiastic manner.
• Assist in designing and executing age group swim practices that align with the swimmer’s development goals and performance outcomes.
• Assist in the training and instruction of swimming skills and techniques appropriate to the level of the swimmers during practice sessions.
• Assist in driving swimmer recruitment and retention by cultivating strong relationships within the local swim community, maintaining a visible and active presence at key events in Ankeny and surrounding areas, and fostering a welcoming, growth-oriented environment for athletes and families.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date team roster and foster strong, proactive communication with swim families by providing timely information on practices, meets, and club events. Serve as a resource to answer questions, mediate disputes, and ensure a supportive environment that promotes team unity and trust.
• Assist in overseeing the scheduling and logistical execution of all swim meets, helping to ensure smooth coordination of team attendance and administrative operations for both home and away events. Collaborate closely with volunteers to assist in managing meet-day responsibilities and creating an organized, positive experience for athletes and families.
• Assist the Swim Coach and Aquatics Coordinator in monitoring and maintaining proper chemical balance and water quality across all three Trail Point pools to ensure a safe and compliant environment. Partner with aquatics staff to align swim lesson programming with swim club operations, promoting a cohesive and seamless facility usage experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior swim coach/instructor and/or competitive coaching experience.
• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR , and AED certification.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage time.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively assess skill levels of youth swimmers and train in appropriate techniques.
• Ability to initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.
• Ability to understand and assess chemical and water quality.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous competitive coaching experience.
• American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification.
• American Red Cross Principles of Coaches Training.
• Registered USA Swimming Coach.
• SafeSport Certified.
• Knowledge of Meet Manager and/or Team Unify software programs.

Work Schedule To be determined.

Posting Date 08/18/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

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