Swim Team Coach

Kids for the Future; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Pelican Harbor water park access

30% discount on programs

Family members 30% off memberships &  

Personal Time Off accrual (16–32 hours

Free CPR/AED training

Employee Recognition Program

Employee payroll portal

Mandatory pension plan

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a part-time Aquatic Assistant Manager to oversee swim team operations under the Head Swim Team Coach. You will organize tasks, communicate with parents, and work with swimmers to develop skills.

The role requires 18+ years old, CPR certification (or willingness to obtain), and at least two years coaching experience. Part-time benefits include gym access, discounts, and PTO options.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be CPR certified or willing to become certified.
• Minimum of two years coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers during practices and meets.
• Teach proper stroke techniques while coaching.
• Handle meet preparation, including equipment setup.
• Distribute awards and lead daily practices.
• Assist in creation of line-ups for meets and workouts.
• Coordinate with head/assistant coaches on practice structure and meet procedures.
• Serve as primary communicator to parents and swimmers.
• Attend coaches’ meetings and participate in events.

Skills

Competitive swimming

Instructing amateur swimmers

Education

CPR certification

Job description

• Location 200 South Lindsey Lane,Bolingbrook, IL, 60440,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $16.00 / Hour
• Job Category PT
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Head Swim Team Coach, the Assistant Aquatic Manager and the Aquatic Manager, responsible for the operation of the swim team including organizing, completing assigned tasks, communicating with parents and working with swimmers.

Part Time Benefits

• Part-Time employees receive free membership to our Lifestyles Fitness Center and the Pelican Harbor water park.
• Part-Time employees receive 30% discount on programs and family members in their household also receive 30% off memberships & programs.
• Part-Time staff working 520-999.75 hours in the current year, will earn 16 hours of Personal Time Off to use in the following year. Part-Time staff who work 1000+ hours in the current year will earn 32 hours of Personal Time Off to use in the following year.
• Eligible for mandatory pension plan based on 1000 hours or more worked per year.
• Free CPR/AED training.
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee payroll portal.

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR certified or willing to become certified
• Minimum of two years coaching experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of competitive swimming
• Knowledge or experience in instructing amateur swimmers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the swimmers during practices, meets and any other swim periods
• Teach proper stroke techniques while coaching
• Handle all swim meet preparation, including equipment set-up
• Distribute awards
• Lead daily practices
• Assist in creation of line-ups for all swim meets
• Assist with the preparation, operation and clean-up of home swim meets
• Work with the Head & Assistant Coaches on time management, practice structure, award distribution procedures, record keeping for swimmers, and overall aptitude for coaching
• Work with all coaches on meet set-up, creation of line-ups, creation of workouts, practice development, and award distribution
• Serve as the primary communicator to the Head Team Coach, assistant coaches, parents, and swimmers
• Attend and participate in coaches’ internal and external meetings
• Record swimmers’ meet results
• Assist in Meet Manager
• Assist Team Unify operations within timelines
• Assist Swim Team related special events and banquet
• Coordinate swim meet volunteers for home swim meets
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Perform the job in compliance with District policies, procedures, work rules, and the employee handbook
• Report unusual maintenance problems or irregularities to the Asst. Aquatic Manager or Building Technicians
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors
• Abide by the Bolingbrook Park District dress code for your area
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District safety program, with specific attention to safe pool use during swim team periods
• Work as a Team Player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing: while coaching
• Walking: while coaching
• Reaching: to demonstrate to swimmers or get supplies
• Pulling: to get equipment
• Stooping: to talk to swimmers
• Crouching: to critique swimmers
• Seeing: to view swimmers strokes
• Talking: to communicate corrections to swimmers
• Swimming: to be able to get into pool to demonstrate proper stroke techniques while coaching.

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

Must be able to follow directions and communicate in English verbally. Must be able to read, write, and understand materials printed in English. Must possess good problem solving skills and have the capability to act rationally and calmly in all situations

FLSA

This is a part time hourly, non-exempt position

HOURS

Hours will vary based on practice and meet times and set by Assistant Aquatic Manager.

Thank you for your interest in this position! We look forward to reviewing your application/resume.