Front Desk Assistant/Junior Swim Instructor

Blue Gems Swim School; Norridge (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aquatic education is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a family-oriented environment where you can make a positive impact on the lives of students of all ages. You'll gain valuable experience in teaching swim lessons, managing class logistics, and ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere. With flexible hours and opportunities for career growth, this position is perfect for those looking to develop their skills in a supportive setting. Join a community that values personal development and teamwork while helping others learn essential life skills.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Flexible hours

Valuable work experience

Future references/referrals

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service standards and ability to prepare administrative paperwork.
• Successful completion of Swim Instructor training is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize students for class placement and maintain a clean pool area.
• Take attendance and communicate with the Head Receptionist regarding absences.
• Assist with beginner-level swim lessons and process enrollments.

Skills

Customer service knowledge

Bilingual (Polish or Spanish)

Administrative paperwork preparation

Basic software functionality

Education

Swim Instructor training

Job description

Blue Gems Swim School is Chicagoland's premier boutique family-owned swimming school focusing on infant, children, and adult learn to swim lessons as well as a variety of progressive aquatic development programs.

BENEFITS:

• Ability for career growth in leadership roles
• Paid Training
• Flexible hours
• Valuable work experience
• Future references/referrals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Preferred bilingual speaking ability (Polish or Spanish)
• Availability to work weekday afternoon shifts (3:20-9pm) as well as one weekend day shift (7:45am-4pm)
• Successful completion of Swim Instructor training is required during initial on-boarding training (training provided on-site)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check-in and organize students for proper class placement within the pool deck area, ensure students enter and exit class on-time as well as keep area clean, safe and organized for families. Sanitize equipment on pool deck as necessary.
• Take attendance of the students and communicate with Head Receptionist regarding absent students
• Ability to help/teach beginner-level swim lessons (full training provided)
• Organize and sanitize equipment for swim instructors throughout the shift
• Assist with processing in-person enrollments
• Perform various cleaning duties to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Executing transactions of retail goods for sale at the facility
• Basic knowledge of software functionality (training provided)
• Ability to answer phone calls as needed
• Lifeguard/CPR certification should be obtained within 60 days of hiring (training provided either in-house or off-site, cost of the certification will be reimbursed)