Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Position: Swim Coach
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time Available
Location: FFC West Loop
Compensation: $38–$44 per hour
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time Available
Location: FFC West Loop
Compensation: $38–$44 per hour
The Role:
The Swim Coach is an integral part of the FFC West Loop team, delivering high-quality, individualized swim instruction for adults of all levels—from total beginners to seasoned endurance athletes. This role includes both 1-on-1 coaching and small group classes, with a focus on building confidence, technique, and overall fitness in the water.
We’re looking for a coach who is passionate about adult swim education, water safety, and helping clients achieve a wide range of personal goals—whether that’s completing their first lap or shaving seconds off their triathlon time.
This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of adult swim programming at our club, with the potential to expand into specialty workshops, master swim training, and more.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional, personalized 1-on-1 swim instruction tailored to adult swimmers’ goals and experience levels
- Lead small group swim classes that foster an inclusive and motivating environment
- Create progressive training plans that support technical growth, endurance, and water confidence
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to each session, starting and ending sessions on time
- Provide ongoing feedback to clients to track progress and set new goals
- Ensure the pool area remains clean, organized, and safe before and after each session
- Collaborate with the Fitness Director to support program visibility and growth
Qualifications:
- Swim Coach Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- At least one year of experience coaching or instructing adult swimmers
- Proficiency in all 4 competitive strokes and ability to tailor instruction to different goals (e.g., technique, conditioning, swim prep for races)
- Passion for helping adult swimmers of all backgrounds feel empowered in the water
- Strong communication and customer service skills
What We Offer:
- Insurance Benefits: Medical (full-time employees), Dental, and Vision through UnitedHealthcare
- Professional Development Reimbursement: Up to $200 annually for eligible activities after 90 days
- Complimentary Club Membership to all FFC locations
- 25% Discounts on Spa services, Retail, and Fitness classes
- Unique Employee Perks: Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Transit Benefits, and more
- Supportive, inclusive team environment with opportunities to grow
Join Us
This is more than a swim coach role—it's a chance to lead and grow a premier adult swim program in a dynamic fitness club setting. Whether you're coaching someone through their first freestyle lap or helping an athlete train for their next open water swim, your work will have a lasting impact.
If you're ready to dive into a rewarding coaching role that blends purpose, passion, and professional growth, apply today.
Compensation: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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