Swim Coach

Des Plaines Park District; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Swim Coach at a vibrant park district, where you'll enrich lives through competitive swimming. This role involves overseeing daily swim practices, ensuring safety, and managing swim meets. You'll play a crucial role in training and supervising staff, while also being the primary communicator with parents and team members. With a commitment to community and recreation, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of swimmers of all ages. If you're passionate about swimming and coaching, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Free access to recreational facilities

Discounted family pool pass

Free fitness center pass

Discounted meeting/party space rental

No charge for general programs

Discounted contractual classes

Free access to golf facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in coaching competitive swimming.
• Strong knowledge of competitive swimming and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise coaches and swimmers during practices and meets.
• Lead daily practices and create line-ups for swim meets.
• Communicate with parents, swimmers, and coaching staff.

Skills

Coaching Competitive Swimming

First Aid/CPR

Communication

Education

High School Graduate or G.E.D.

Job description

ABOUT US: The Des Plaines Park District, established in 1919, features more than 50 parks and facilities. As an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency, we service a culturally diverse and growing community with hundreds of affordable recreational and educational programs, classes, and events for kids, teens, adults, and families each season. "Enriching Lives Everyday" is our vision and our constant goal.

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Grade: N/A - Specialty

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Department: Recreation

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Aquatic Manager

BASIC FUNCTION

The Swim Coach is responsible for the administration and day to day operations of the Des Plaines Park District Swim Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Supervise coaches and swimmers during practices, meets and other swim team activities. Ensure safety of all participants and staff.
2. Lead daily practices.
3. Create line-ups for all swim meets.
4. Assist with the preparation, operation and clean-up of home swim meets.
5. Manage supplies and make recommendations for purchasing.
6. Distribute award ribbons in a timely manner.
7. Train and supervise coaching staff on meet set-up, creation of line-ups, creation of workouts, practice development, and ribbon distribution.
8. Serve as the primary communicator to the Aquatic and Youth Program Manager, the Assistant Coaches, parents, swimmers, and other team coaching staff.
9. Coordinate conference t-shirt orders, picture day and uniform orders.
10. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
11. Attend required trainings and meetings.
12. Assist and evaluate the Assistant Coach on time management, practice structure, ribbon distribution practices, record keeping for swimmers, and overall aptitude for coaching.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Perform job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work safety rules, and employee handbook.
2. Perform first aid technique and rescue procedures, as necessary.
3. Report any irregular discipline, safety or maintenance problems to the Pool Manager.
4. Prevent accidents by enforcing pool rules and maintaining discipline.
5. Recognize and respond to emergencies, assist with emergency procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D.

Experience: 21 years of age or older, preferred. Minimum of one years' experience in coaching competitive swimming or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Strong knowledge of competitive swimming.

Certifications: First Aid/CPR certification preferred but not required.

PERKS & BENEFITS: PART TIME STAFF

1. All recreational facilities at no charge during active employment, discounts for dependents.
2. A free individual outdoor pool pass to three aquatic facilities, or family pass at 50% discount.
3. A free annual or monthly fitness center and/or indoor aquatic center pass.
4. Rent meeting/party spaces at 50% discount.
5. No charge for general programs/pre-registration (some exclusions apply).
6. Contractual classes/programs at a discounted rate.
7. All golf facilities at no charge including Golf Center Golf Course, Lake Park, and Mountain View Adventure Center.

Des Plaines Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Des Plaines Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. If you need any special accommodations, please contact our HR Coordinator, Ellie Asa, at the Park District.