What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Coach position at Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)?
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.
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)