Swim Team Coach

Head Swim Team Coach

$20/hour, 20 hours per week

We are looking for a Head Swim Team Coach to join our fun swim team program at Sea Lion Aquatic Park!

The Head Swim Team Coach will be responsible for the instruction and safety of participants and staff.  This position reports directly to the Recreation Facilities Manager.  The Head Swim Team Coach will be primarily responsible for record keeping, updating meet manager, proper use of emergency/medical treatments, supervision of participants throughout practices and swim meets, and maintaining communication with parents and participants, and other duties as determined by the Recreation Facilities Manager.

Hours:
Pre-season hours required in order to create lesson plans for the season. Regular season hours are Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:30am from June 8th through July 18th with swim meets on some evening and weekends as scheduled.

Major responsibilities include the following: 

1. Conducts and supervises all swim team practices, clinics and home swim meets.


2. Promotes sportsmanship and the philosophy of the Sea Lion Swim Team as outlined by the Lisle Park District and the West Suburban Conference.


3. Responds to emergency situations and performs accordingly.


4. Ability to utilize computer software, Meet Manager.


5. Attends all West Suburban Swim Conference meetings with the Assistant Swim Team Coaches, typically scheduled Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings.


6. Available to lead swim team practices Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:30am for the months of June and July.


7. Adheres strictly to the West Suburban Conference rules and bylaws.


8. Coordinates meet line-ups with the other teams Head Swim Team Coaches and maintains accurate records of meet results, individuals’ times and overall team records.


9. Provides quality feedback through positive communication to swimmers and parents.


10. Displays strong organizational and leadership skills.


11. Acts as a representative of the Lisle Park District and as a role model for all water park staff. Actions must reflect policies and procedures set by the Board of Park Commissioners.


12. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be 18 years of age or older. 21 year or older preferred.


• Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.


• Candidate should have at least four years of competitive swimming experience.


• Previous coaching experience preferred.


• Candidate must possess excellent communication and leadership skills.


• Position calls for working in high humidity and varying weather conditions.


• Position requires the ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.


• Position may require the use of chemicals.


• Position requires quick and accurate response to emergencies.