Swim Team Assistant Coach
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location
Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The assistant coach is responsible for promoting and developing the swim team by facilitating participant growth and improvement, coordinating practice implementation with the head coach, and ensuring a positive experience for participants and their families. Key duties include coaching, training swimmers, customizing workouts, tracking times, assisting with meet preparation, and ensuring the physical and emotional safety of all participants.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have prior competitive swimming experience, along with usa swimming certification. Essential capabilities include proficiency in swimming and safety skills, the ability to motivate and educate participants, strong computer skills, and mental readiness to handle dangerous situations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance programs
- Competitive salaries
- Wellness programs
- Mental health resources
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Discounts on programs
- Family gym membership
- 403(b) plan with company contributions