Swim Team Coach

Village of Rantoul, IL
Rantoul, IL 61866, USA

Job Description

Department

Recreation

Location

Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center (Rantoul, IL)

Position Type

Seasonal

Salary

$2000.00 Stipend

Open Date

04/27/2026

Description

JOB INFORMATION

Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75+ acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.

Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center is now hiring for their 2026 Summer Swim Team Coaches.

Swim Team Coach must be able to deliver a high-quality swimming program with a high returning rates teaching participants of all ages and abilities water safety and swimming skills in a supportive competition atmosphere.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age
Excellent customer service experience and comfortable communicating with parent(s) or guardian(s)
Preferred certifications: Lifeguard Training; Water Safety Instructor; C.P.R. for Professional Rescuer; Community First Aid and Safety; A.E.D.; but not required

REQUIREMENTS

A passion for swimming and the ability to effectively perform instructional swimming techniques within the established guidelines and structure of Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
Comfortable engaging with children and their caretakers
Maintain professional interaction while instructing/organizing swim practice times and meets
Structure and enforcing safety policies
Ability to effectively communicate via email and additional methods swim team information in a timely matter to ensure a smooth season and participant retention
Strive to learn names and enjoy engaging in conversation regarding their satisfaction of our swim team program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOBS

Instruct and oversee all morning practices and meets
Hold seasonal parent / guardian meeting and all other necessary meetings during the season
Act as Rantoul Recreation Dept. representative for Conference Board
Communicate information to parent(s)/guardian(s) with the Fitness; Aquatic; and Adult Recreation Director assistance
Able to make sound judgments and decisions involving rules to the pool and swim team needs
Able to make sound judgments in an emergency situation
Communicate needs to the Fitness; Aquatic; and Adult Recreation Director in a timely fashion
Remain alert at all times while providing a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for team participants
Strive to greet all children by name
Development of good strong positive relationships with participants; their caretakers; and other guests attend facility as guests
Be professional; alert; courteous; and always tactful
Help maintain a safe and clean pool environment
Responsible for care and cleaning of equipment used
Communicate needs; ideas; complaints and suggestions with Fitness; Aquatic; and Adult Recreation Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position will stay open until filled.

If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.

The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment hiring and all other employment practices and decisions.

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