Covenant Health

Assistant Swim Team Coach

PRN/Occasional; This position is Seasonal; candidates will only work during swim team season.

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center is not just Knoxville’s best gym, it is a 5-star health club. The facility offers a wide variety of group fitness classes, indoor and outdoor tennis, heated indoor and outdoor pool, pickleball, racquetball, Squash, childcare, basketball court, in addition to a full selection of strength and cardio equipment.

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center is the only Tennessee Quality award-winning fitness facility in the state. With five-star amenities, extensive classes, programs for all ages of the family, and The Day Spa, we truly are Knoxville’s best Health and Fitness Center.

In addition to the amenities found throughout the gym our programs include aquatics, racquet sports, youth classes, individual training opportunities, Weight Management program,  Small Group Training, virtual fitness, and group fitness.  Our group fitness classes range from kickboxing and cardio classes to indoor cycling and mind/body wellness. Strength training options include resistance equipment, free weights, and body sculpting classes.

We also have community based group fitness classes through Covenant’s BodyWORKS Program – go to our BodyWORKS page to see more information about our community classes, and the partnered facilities hosting community group fitness classes in the Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Aquatics Junior Coaches at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center are responsible for teaching and coaching swimmers on the Storm Swim Team and competitive swim classes.  They are to interact with and monitor the safety of all members in a friendly and professional manner.

Contact Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

• Coaches and teaches swimmers on the Storm Swim Team and/or competitive swim classes under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Attends and coaches Storm Swim Team dual and championship swim meets; helps with set up and clean up at meets.
• Attends and participates in all events during the Storm Team Season.
• Reports to Head Coach weekly, concerning responsibilities that have been met and tasks for the following week.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: 

None

Minimum Experience:

Swim team experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

None