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Swim Team Coach (part-time)

Health Fitness (Trustmark) · Burlington, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a discouraged athlete stay with the sport.

What they are checking: Whether they can keep kids motivated when progress feels slow.

The schedule includes weekday evenings. Can you commit to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays all season?

What they are checking: Whether they will be consistent, since a team needs the same coach every practice.

What would you do

A swimmer's parent pushes you to move their child into a faster group. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can set clear standards and talk honestly with pushy parents.

How do you adjust coaching for the adult classes compared with the kids?

What they are checking: Whether they change their style for adults who may want fitness more than competition.

A swimmer complains of shoulder pain during practice. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take pain seriously and stop the swimmer rather than pushing through injury.

About the work

You'd coach swimmers from age 6 to 18. How do you run one practice that works for that whole range?

What they are checking: Whether they can group swimmers by age and ability so everyone trains at the right level.

Walk me through a typical 90-minute Tuesday practice you'd write for intermediate swimmers.

What they are checking: Whether they can build a practice with a warmup, main set and cooldown that improves fitness and technique.

How do you teach flip turns and starts safely to younger swimmers?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe teaching steps for skills that can cause injury if rushed.

How do you keep a lane of eight kids safe and organized during a set?

What they are checking: Whether they manage lane spacing and rules so practice runs smoothly without collisions.

How do you prepare swimmers for a meet, both physically and mentally?

What they are checking: Whether they think beyond yardage to taper, race plans and handling nerves.

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The full job description

As published by Health Fitness (Trustmark).

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 individual’s 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 HealthFitness is looking for a part-time Swim Team Coach to join the Aquatics Team at our client site located in Burlington, WI. You will be coaching ages 6-18 years old, with some adult classes included. Coaching schedule will vary but will be from early morning hours to evening hours, based on availability and the season. You will be working approximately 6 hours per week. Tuesday's/Thursday's 5:30PM - 8:00PM and Wednesday's 5:45PM - 6:45PM In this position, you will provide effective and safe coaching for children participating on our Swim Team program. You will design your coaching style to meet the participant's abilities and goals. Minimum Requirements • Must be at least 18 years old. • Adult & Child CPR/AED/First Aid certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety & Health Institute required within 30 days. • Must have a strong swim background. • Proficiency in all swim strokes. • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver information clearly, concisely, and timely. • Are highly organized, energetic, and can multi-task. • Ability to travel to away meets. • Ability to use swim meet software and set-up pool for swim meets. • Flu vaccination required. • Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required. The compensation range for this role is $18/hr - $21/hr. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market. Brand: HealthFitness HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business.  W e are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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