SWIFT Aquatics (SWAQ) offers year-round competitive aquatics programming - providing a comprehensive approach to competitive swimming. Our goal is 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 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.
We are hiring assistant coaches to begin our 2025 Short Course Season with the potential of working toward a full time position based on job performance and experience.
Position Title: Developmental and/or Age Group Coach; we are additionally seeking assistant coaches at the Senior level as well.
Position Statement: Under the direction and guidance from the Head Senior and Head Age Group Coach, this role will lead/assist groups in the Developmental and/or Age Group 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 effective motivation strategies when working with swimmers, parents, and coaching staff in relation to all aspects of the program
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 staff 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 Associate 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.
Building: Niles North and Niles West High Schools
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).
- Foster team spirit by exhibiting and maintaining a positive attitude and team building
- Demonstrate a cooperative, prompt, and respectful communication style with swimmers, parents, community members, and staff
Compensation: This is an hourly position and the rate will be commensurate with experience. SWIFT Aquatics will also cover the costs of required certifications and USA Swimming membership.