Assistant Swim Team Coach

West Hartford, CT

Part time

106870

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual's journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve - so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

Join the HealthFitness Aquatics Team!

HealthFitness is looking for an energetic Assistant Swim Team Coach to support the swim program at our client site in West Hartford, CT.

This part-time role offers approximately 10 hours per week and provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on swimmers' growth and success while working in a supportive team environment.

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swim team participants. Attends swim meets and team functions throughout the year, and is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for the swim team participants.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist head coach in creating thorough, age-appropriate workouts focusing on technique, endurance, stroke development, and practice drills

• Participate in structured practices in weekday evenings throughout the year

• Assist head coach with administrative matters relating to the team, swim meet arrangements and team performance as well as interaction with parents

• Help to record all workouts and track daily attendance

• Assist in coordinating and executing swim team competitions and meet registrations and recording times and collecting other relevant data at swim meets; attend swim team events such as meets, meetings, social events, etc. at the direction of the head coach; assist in swim team social event planning, as necessary

• Engage parents and cultivate relationships to create a collaborative swim team environment

• Assist in stroke clinics (if any) offered between competitive seasons

• Participate in coach training opportunities offered by the head coach

• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and positive environment for swim team participants

• Additional duties as needed or assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Possesses (or can obtain upon hire) USA swimming coaching credentials

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills and have a strong foundation in stroke mechanics and be able to communicate effectively with swimmers and their parents

• Will work on weekends at swim meets

• Enthusiastic, dynamic presence with good communication skills

• CPR for Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain

Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. The compensation range for this role is $18 - $20/hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are looking for strategic thinkers, innovators, team players and leaders who align with our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve.

We're a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness - and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 135 clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities.

We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are HealthFitness and we're backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.