Assistant Swim Team Coach

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 individuals 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

Are you passionate about swimming and eager to inspire the next generation of swimmers

HealthFitness in partnership with the Cornerstone Aquatics Center is thrilled to offer exciting opportunities for Assistant Swim Coaches at our state-of-the-art 25000 sq. ft. facility in West Hartford Connecticut (CT).

This position is part-time working approximately 15 hours/week.

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

• Willing to work on weekends at swim meets

• Enthusiastic dynamic presence with good communication skills

• CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certification or willingness to obtain.

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.