Assistant Swim Coach

About us

SWIFT Aquatics is a small business in Skokie, IL. We are supportive, fun, rewarding and our goal is to to make a difference in each child's life by creating an environment conducive to reaching their fullest potential as an athlete and as an individual..

SWIFT Aquatics (SWAQ) offers year-round competitive aquatics programming - providing a comprehensive approach to competitive swimming.

SWIFT Aquatics Values:
● Athlete Focused
● Character Development
● Positive attitudes lead to positive impact athletes
● Maintain connections to the community and each family to foster teamwork and a sense of common goals.
● Everyone should have fun learning and excelling, regardless of experience.

Position Title

Lead Developmental, Assistant Age Group, and Assistant Senior Coaches

Position Summary

We are hiring assistant coaches to begin our 2023-2024 Short Course Season with the potential of working toward a full time position depending on role within the team. This job can also be paired with an opening for an Assistant Coach position at the high school we operate out of.

Position Statement

Under the direction and guidance of the Head Coach, this role will lead/assist groups in the Developmental, Age Group, and/or Senior Level.

Essential Functions

TEAM Culture Responsibility:

● Embrace the Swift Aquatics culture
● Model and celebrate Swift Aquatics values
● Passion for coaching and working with age group athletes
● Be exceptional in the application of positive, consistent, and eective motivation strategies when working with swimmers, parents, and coaching sta in relation to allaspects of the program
● Foster team spirit by exhibiting and maintaining a positive attitude and teambuilding
● Demonstrate a cooperative, prompt, and respectful communication stylewith swimmers, parents, community members, and sta

Wet-side Deck Responsibility

● Lead 1-2 groups for age group swimmers, and assist with other groups throughout the team
● Create a season plan for lead groups that fits within the scope of group goals and objectives
● Administer daily workouts and maintain group attendance
● Attend meets as assigned (1-2 per month)
● Supervise and maintain a positive practice and meet environment
● Assess new swimmers during tryouts

Dry-side Responsibility

● Attend sta meetings
● Manage group meet entries
● Send out weekly group update email
● Conduct both group parent meetings and individual parent meetings as needed
● Conduct specialized Clinics throughout the year
● May be required to complete other duties as assigned by the Head Coach

Hours

Hours of work will consist of 3-5 evenings a week and Saturday Mornings (1.5-2 hours/practice), and approximately 6-7 hours at weekend meets as needed.

Facilities

Niles North and Niles West High Schools - Skokie, Illinois

Qualifications

Applicants should have prior coaching experience or swimming experience and possess strong communication skills. Applicants should also hold or be willing to obtain the following certifications: Coaches Safety Training, CPR and First Aid (as is required to obtain USA Swimming Coaching credentials).

Compensation

This is an hourly position with the potential of becoming full time. Rate of compensation will be commensurate with experience. SWIFT Aquatics will also cover the costs of required certifications and USA Swimming membership.

If you have any questions, please contact Seth Orlove (Coach.Seth@SWIFTAquatics.org or 224/534-9771) for more information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Skokie, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25