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HPAC is looking to hire 2 age group assistant coaches and 1 assistant senior coach.  We pride ourselves on paying our assistant coaches well, hourly pay will be commensurate with experience.  Working hours are in the evening & some weekends and the candidates can expect to work approximately 8-12 hours per week.

COHO Swim Club – Lead Group Coach  (Age Group program) The Coho Swim Club, located in Deerfield, IL is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our staff immediately as a part-time Lead Age Group Coach. We have over 250 registered swimmers annually, and a staff of 3 full time and 6 to 10 part-time dedicated coaches ranging from Level 1 to Level 4 of the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA). Swimmers in our age-group program range from just starting out in competitive swimming, all the way up to Regional, State, and Zone Champions.   We focus on helping swimmers of all ages and abilities have fun, develop friendships, set goals, and experience success in the best possible team setting. We aim to instill a sense of Spirit, Character and Pride in all participants, and we strive to assist our swimmers in becoming outstanding individuals in all aspects of life, even beyond their athletic achievements. Applicants should have previous experience coaching and/or have taught swim lessons. Candidates should be available most evenings and some weekends. An hourly pay rate will be based on the applicant’s availability and previous experience. If you are interested in this position please email your resume to Head Coach Nancy Reese at nancy@teamcoho.org . If you have any questions please contact Coach Reese at 847-572-2622.  

• Organize and attend all scheduled practices and swim meets. • Effectively design and plan a workout curriculum for all levels with the goal of improving swimmer skills and times. • Provide constant feedback to participants to facilitate improvement. • Supervise and evaluate assistant and junior coaches. • Enforce aquatic rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of participants. • Establish and maintain good communication with participants, parents, coaches & supervisors • Maintain a positive attitude and act in a professional manner when interacting with patrons, program participants, parents and other staff, at all times. • Verify that swimmers have all required paperwork/registrations/memberships completed. • Introduce new families to the sport of competitive swimming and answer their questions • Maintain a positive team environment and enforce our Code of Conduct policy. • Create a season outline containing practice schedules, meet schedules, workout goals, fundraising goals, and events to present to the Superintendent of Recreation. • Enter swimmers into swim meet events and provide Superintendent of Recreation with required documents to host teams and/or Illinois Swimming. Communicate swim meet information and entries to parents and swimmers. • Create and maintain the team’s Team Unify website and Facebook page or communicate necessary information to post with the Byron Park District in order to inform participants and parents of upcoming events, registration deadline, schedule changes, etc. • Coordinate the operation of all home swim meets, including meet referees, officials, timers, concession workers, etc. • Act as primary responder in case of injury, accident or illness in the pool area and complete required forms. • Develop and organize team fundraising as applicable. • Encourage individuals to obtain swim official certifications and inform them of upcoming training courses. • Set-up and help maintain facility and equipment. • Follow all Byron Park District policies, procedures and guidelines. • Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures. • Wear appropriate Byron Park District, Byron Tiger Sharks or swim attire. • Complete required US swim coach trainings and attend in-service trainings and staff meetings. • Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.