Palatine Park District (PPD) Tiger Sharks - Lead Assistant Coach (IMRF Position)
- Palatine Park District (PPD)
- Palatine, IL, USA
Job Description
The Palatine Park District Tiger Sharks, a year-round swim club located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, are looking for qualified applicants for the position of Lead Assistant Coach, with the goal of the position turning into a full-time role.
The ideal candidate will be a lead coach for one of the eight groups within the program and work with swimmers ranging from 6-14 and/or 14-18 years old, that include novice through National level individuals. The position will require early afternoon and/or evening practices during the week when school is in session, along with morning and/or evening practices once school is out. Meet attendance is also expected.
This position will work out of the newly renovated Harper College, Fremd and Palatine High School pools. Once school has concluded, the position will work at Birchwood Recreation Center, an outdoor, 8 lane, 50 meter facility. This position would start as soon as the right candidate is found.
-Knowledge of competitive swimming and/or previous coaching experience
-Have/obtain necessary certifications: coaches safety training, CPR and first aid, background check, and athlete protection training
-Positive, energetic, team-oriented, good communicator
-Availability to work evenings and weekends
Compensation:
Pay is based upon experience at an hourly rate, with meet session pay as well. The right candidate would be expected to meet a minimum of 1000 hours, with the opportunity to work up to 1500 hours, with an IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) qualification and monthly insurance stipend. IMRF is a "multi-employer public pension fund" that administers a program of disability, retirement, and death benefits for employees of local government in Illinois.
-Meet sessions are additional pay
-Mileage reimbursement to and from meets
-Convenient certifications in CPR/Coach training through the Park District
-Private lesson opportunities
-Club will reimburse any fees needed for certification and professional growth.
Interested candidates should send a resume to Tony Gallagher at amgallagher@ymail.com.
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The Palatine Park District Tiger Sharks is a USA Swimming year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability. All our coaches have access to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. They provide assurances that the time children spend in swimming will be quality time. The Tiger Sharks, a non-profit organization, is a Program of the Palatine Park District. Its Program and activities are supported by a Parent Advisory Board which meets the third Monday of each month at the Palatine Park District Community Center. All members are welcome at each meeting and encouraged to be involved in team activities and fundraisers. We are constantly growing and training young swimmers to maintain a well rounded competitive swim team.