Adult Swim Lesson Instructor (part-time)

Mt. Prospect Park District; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Park district usage benefits

Job summary

The Mt. Prospect Park District is hiring a part-time Adult Swim Lesson Instructor to supervise aquatic facilities and teach swimming lessons primarily to adults. This role requires ensuring patron safety, maintaining cleanliness, and responding to emergencies. Work hours are primarily Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons for about two hours each.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. CPR and First Aid Certification is a plus. The role emphasizes effective communication and physical fitness to manage emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds and perform physical tasks.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aquatic facility and ensure patron safety.
• Teach swimming lessons primarily to adults.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the pool area.

Skills

CPR Certification

Effective Communication

Emergency Response

Swimming Instruction

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Mt. Prospect Park District, established in 1955, serves a community of over 250,000 residents across more than 11 square miles. The district offers a variety of recreational facilities, including two outdoor pools and a swimming center at RecPlex.

We are hiring a part‑time Adult Swim Lesson Instructor. The instructor supervises the aquatic facility, ensures patron safety, and teaches swimming lessons primarily to adults. Work days include Tuesday nights and Sunday afternoons at RecPlex for about two hours each. The starting pay is $16.00 per hour, with additional park district usage benefits.

Essential Duties

• Provide supervision to ensure the safety of patrons in Aquatic Programming by preventing and responding to emergencies.
• Prevent accidents by enforcing pool rules and maintaining discipline.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment; perform basic maintenance and light housekeeping in the pool area and locker rooms.
• Report any irregular discipline, safety, or maintenance problems to the Pool Manager.
• Assist with emergency procedures as directed by the Pool Manager.
• Attend required training and meetings; participate in rescue drills, first aid reviews, instructional clinics, and other skill development activities.
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, employee handbook, and work safety rules.
• Teach swim classes in accordance with the Park District’s instructional swimming program.
• Assist in developing and implementing lesson plans appropriate to program level and participant’s abilities.
• Correctly explain and demonstrate each water skill for students.
• Set up and put away all swimming equipment before and after lessons.
• Provide students with proper feedback and correction on their performance and offer suggestions for improvement when needed.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, skill sheets, and report cards.
• Ensure that class environment, facilities, materials, and equipment are organized to enhance individual/group performance and minimize distractions during the lesson period.

Secondary Duties

• Perform additional functions as assigned; may be considered essential.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the on‑duty Pool Manager, Aquatics Supervisor, Aquatics Manager, Superintendent of Recreation, Director of Recreation, and/or the Executive Director. In an emergency, perform all other required duties.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR (Infant, Child and Adult), AED and First Aid Certification is a plus.
• Ability to work with individuals on a progressive development plan for stroke efficiency.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time, walk around the pool facilities, and communicate effectively with others for safety purposes.
• Must be able to recognize unsafe conditions and respond accordingly, including quick response to emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift 30+ pounds and perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and reaching.
• Work is conducted indoors in a chlorinated pool environment.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required; schedule may vary and workweek may exceed regular hours at times, but is less than 1,000 hours per year. Regular and reliable attendance is essential.

The Mt. Prospect Park District is an equal opportunity employer.