Head Swim Team Coach

About the Role

As the Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach, you will work in a fast-paced environment to help Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and outdoors. You will write and run Swim Team Group Workouts according to the season plan, train Swim Team Coaches, oversee registration of new participants, and maintain the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.

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 swimmers into the swim meet program

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of swim coaching experience
• Member of ASCA and USA Swimming
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping
• Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift 20 lbs or less and occasionally lift more than 20 lbs

Qualifications

• 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