Assistant Swim Team Coach - Summer Seasonal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $3,500.00 stipend for season

SUMMER JOB OPENING

Assistant Swim Team Coach

Do you enjoy swimming and competition? We have an opportunity to do both as an Assistant Swim Team Coach for our huge local swim team program! Our community pool attracts hundreds of kids striving to be the next Olympic contender. Join our team and help these kids develop their skills and build your own leadership skills. Work with your friends, be outdoors, and make an impact in your community and the lives of many children.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction and supervision of the Special Facilities Manager and Head Swim Team Coach, the Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the programs mission and management while ensuring the welfare and safety of the swimmers. The Assistant Coach serves as a role model and helps develop competitive swimming skills to children of various ages and skill levels. Duties include but are not limited to : motivating and coaching many different members of the Gator Swim Team at various swim levels and ages by generating appropriate swim sets and activities according to the age and skill level, assisting in organizing and preparing the lineup for swim team meets, participating in all swim meets and coaching additional practices including Junior Gator and Gator stroke clinics. Additionally, responsible for assisting with behavior management, enforcing policies and procedures, and maintaining the cleanliness of the locker room and pool deck. This is an at-will position.

Season Dates : May 26 July 31, 2026

Orientation Dates : Starting in Mid-May with details to follow.

Hours : Practices are 7am-12 : 30pm, with additional hours on Wednesday evenings for meets.

Location : Sunset Pool, 483 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to demonstrate various swimming strokes and move / float in the water for extended periods of time.
• Must have adequate sight and hearing to properly observe and hear signs of distress and complete recordkeeping.
• Strong voice, phone, and listening skill with the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (i.e. machinery or other alarms, equipment malfunction, phone or other communication device, etc.)
• Capacity to maintain focus / attention with moderate exposure to noise from patrons, staff or equipment operation in adjacent areas.
• Capacity to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, push, move, or carry 50 pounds or more while performing training or actual rescue, moving equipment, and / or supplies.
• Moderate exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, cleaning solvents, grease, fumes, airborne particles, etc.
• Ability to spend the majority of time outdoors and tolerate a variety of weather conditions, including high heat and humidity.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants under the age of 16 will be required to work within specific parameters and submit a Work Permit prior to starting work. Expectation is that all staff will be available for the entire pool season (or as close as possible) with a limit of one week of absence for a scheduled family vacation or similar that should be discussed at time of hire. Various shift options are available and can be discussed during the interview process.

BENEFITS INCLUDE :

The Glen Ellyn Park District is a local governmental agency serving all residents of the Village of Glen Ellyn and portions of neighboring communities. It provides a wide range of recreational services, athletics and leisure activities to its citizens, with opportunities for all ages and abilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer,and our mission is to foster diverse, community-based leisure opportunities through a harmonious blend of quality recreation programs, facilities and open space which will enhance the quality of life into the future. We welcome you to apply to become a part of our great TEAM!

Please include a cover letter as to why you think you'd make a great Swim Team Coach and provide a resume.

For questions, please contact : Lisa Semetko atlsemetko@gepak.org