Head Swim Team Coach

Company: Life Time
Location: Orland Park
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

As a wellness pioneer, Life Time is reshaping the way consumers approach their health by integrating where we move, work and live digitally and physically all with the primary goal of helping people lead healthy, happy lives. Life Time is committed to an inclusive culture that welcomes and respects everyone. We promote an inviting community that supports all people on their path to a healthy way of life.Position SummaryAs the Aquatics Head Swim Team Coach, you must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will help our Swim Team members improve their swimming in our state-of-the-art recreational and lap pools, both indoors and out. You will write and run Swim Team Group Workouts according to the season plan. You will train the Swim Team Coaches on their team. This position oversees the registering of new participants for the Team and maintains the cleanliness and order of our Aquatics Facilities.Job Duties and 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 the swimmers into the swim meet programPosition Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 2 years of swim coaching experience
  • Member of ASCA and USA Swimming
  • Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification
  • Complete LTU Safety Training before first shift
  • Complete all LTU courses within first 60 days of hire
  • CPR/AED certification required within 3 months of hire
  • Successfully complete and pass Life Time Swim Instructor Certification
  • Ability to work in a stationery position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
  • Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping
  • Ability to routinely bend to raise 20 lbs or less and occasionally bend to raise more than 20lbs Preferred Requirements
    • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
    • Swim lesson instruction experience
    • 1 year of customer service experience
    • ASCA Level 2 Certification or higher
    • Red Cross Lifeguard and First AidLife Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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