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Swim Coach 60661, West Loop

Swim Coach

Full or Part Time Available • 60661, West Loop
Position: Swim Coach (Personal Trainer)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time Available
Location: FFC West Loop
Compensation:  At FFC, Personal Trainers/Swim Coaches earn commission based on experience and certifications. Commission rates range from $40 - $74 per session based on experience and certifications.

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: Medical, Dental, and Vision though Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 401K: With company match
  • Life Insurance: Company-paid 
  • Professional Development: FFC matches 50% of educational costs up to $200/year 
  • Fitness Education: Discounts on certifications (e.g., Pilates, Yoga, Personal Trainer)
  • Continued Education: Access to FFC University for nationally accredited courses and discounted certifications (ACE, NASM and more)
Compensation: $32.00 - $74.00 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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