Jul 27, 2024

Assistant Swim Coach

Part time Age Group Coach Assistant Coach Swim Instructor

Job Description

About Sharks Swim Club & Ideal Assistant Swim Coach Candidate:

Sharks Swim Club is a year-round competitive age group swim team located at Water's Edge Aquatic Center in Bensenville, IL and is a member of the United States Swimming Inc. The goal of our swim club is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to national competitor. Sharks Swim Club has seen high levels of individual improvement onto the highest of all levels; Olympic Qualifiers, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, Junior Olympic Qualifiers, Age Group Championship Qualifiers, Senior Championship Qualifiers, Regional Championship Qualifiers, All-State High School swimmers and many USA meet event winners. Sharks Swim Club programs range from two to five afternoons a week, depending on ability levels (optional morning sessions will also be available for advanced swimmers throughout the swimming season - summer months only). The schedule allows for club members to participate in activities other than swimming and to maintain high scholastic levels.

We are seeking qualified applicants for a part-time position of Assistant Swim Coach. The ideal candidate is passionate about the sport of swimming, has previous swim coaching experience and is focused on swimmer development with positive, high energy and fun attitude. The candidate will be an assistant coach for our developmental, competitive age group and senior swimmers. This assistant swim coach position, along with all of our current assistant swim coaches, requires working late afternoon/evening hours on weekdays. Hours during weekend morning practice is expected and especially on weekends when the team competes at swim meets. 

 

Qualifications/Expectations of Applicant:

  • Previous swim coaching experience is highly recommended. 
  • Maintain the safety of swimmers, background check requirements and all USA Swimming certifications required to be a USA Swimming coach member. Sharks Swim Club is willing to provide compensation for obtaining USA Swimming coaching credentials.
  • A thorough knowledge of competitive swimming, stroke mechanics, knowledge of all four swimming stroke techniques to coach developmental swimmers and help swimmers achieve their fullest potential in the sport of swimming.
  • Great communication skills is a must, enthusiastic, high energy and wants to be a positive role model while being team-oriented.
  • Availability to work late afternoons, evenings, nights and weekends.
  • US Citizenship or visa authority to work in the USA must be provided.

 

Compensation:

Sharks Swim Club will establish a very competitive hourly based pay based upon review of your swimming experience and overall knowledge of the sport of swimming. The club will cover the costs required for coaching certifications needed to obtain a current USA Swimming coaching status and cover all future USA Swimming coaching membership fees and costs. 

 

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume to our Office Manager, Cindy Mammoser at registration@sharksswimclub.com. Sharks Swim Club is currently accepting applications and will continue to accept applications, until the position is filled.


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