Assistant Swim Coach

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour Job description: FUEL Aquatics Ignite Your Passion. FUEL Aquatics is a new USA Swimming club serving the New Lenox, Romeoville, Lemont, Lockport, and Homer Glen communities. Our mission is to develop swimmers through Focus, Unity, Effort, Leadership while creating a positive, competitive, and athlete-centered environment. We are seeking energetic, passionate coaches who want to help build something special from the ground up as a founding member of our coaching staff. Responsibilities Coach swimmers ages 6–18 in daily practices Teach proper stroke technique, starts, turns, and race strategy Help create a positive, disciplined, and fun team culture Support swimmer development from beginner competitive swimmers through senior-level athletes Assist at USA Swimming meets and team events Communicate professionally with athletes, parents, and coaching staff Enforce team policies, safety standards, and USA Swimming Safe Sport requirements Serve as a positive role model for all athletes Qualifications Preferred: Competitive swimming experience Previous coaching, teaching, lifeguarding, or swim instructor experience USA Swimming certifications (or willingness to obtain) Strong communication and leadership skills Passion for developing young athletes Required: Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends Positive attitude and strong work ethic Reliable transportation Ability to pass background screening and Safe Sport requirements What Makes FUEL Different? Opportunity to help build a new club from day one Athlete-centered coaching philosophy Strong emphasis on long-term development and team culture Competitive pay and growth opportunities Professional development and mentorship Opportunity to advance into Lead Coach roles as the club grows About FUEL Aquatics FUEL Aquatics is a USA Swimming club launching in Fall 2026 with a vision of becoming the premier developmental and competitive swim program in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Our goal is to create an environment where swimmers learn life skills, build confidence, pursue excellence, and develop a lifelong love for the sport. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Benefits Flexible schedule Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr FUEL Aquatics