Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) seeks a Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach to help plan, manage, and direct the Trail Point youth swim program while ensuring participant safety and adherence to college policies.

The role supports designing age-appropriate practices, recruits swimmers, maintains rosters, coordinates meets, and collaborates with volunteers and aquatics staff to deliver a positive, growth-focused experience for families in Ankeny.

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 assess skill levels of youth swimmers and train in appropriate techniques.
• Ability to initiate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions.
• Ability to understand and assess chemical and water quality.
• Knowledge of current software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing a team program that emphasizes fun, sportsmanship, and performance.
• Design age-appropriate practices aligned with swimmer development goals.
• Train and instruct swimming skills and techniques during practice sessions.
• Support swimmer recruitment and retention by engaging with the local swim community and families.
• Maintain an up-to-date team roster and communicate practice, meets, and events to families.
• Help coordinate scheduling and logistics for meets, and work with volunteers.
• Monitor water quality and chemical balance to ensure a safe facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning & time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to work evenings/weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lifeguard certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

DMACC is an Affi… email [e-mail] .

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Temporary Trail Point Assistant Swim Coach

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 26-T10

Employment Date

Employment Date As soon as possible

Job Category

Job Category Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Application & Position Information Call

Tiffany Heishman at [phone] or [e-mail].

Salary Information

$19.00 per hour

Job Summary

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

Posting Date 08/18/2025

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an Affi… email [e-mail] .

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES : 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html .

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail] .

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail] .

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