Junior Swim Instructor

Ywcae Ns; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community organization in Evanston, Illinois is seeking a Junior Swim Instructor to create a welcoming environment for swimmers. Responsibilities include teaching swim lessons, assisting lifeguards, and participating in staff training. Ideal candidates have experience on a swim team and knowledge of swimming techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience providing beginning, intermediate swim instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches swim lessons for all ages and levels.
• Assists certified lifeguards with monitoring swimmers.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Experience on a middle school or high school swim team

Tools

Swim equipment

Job description

Description

This position is located in Evanston, Illinois.

The Junior Swim Instructor is an entry-level position that contributes to the creation of a fun, warm, and welcoming environment for a diverse community of swimmers and is responsible for teaching swim lessons and assisting with the operations of the Learn-to-Swim program of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore Flying Fish Aquatics program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Swim Instruction (90%)

• Teaches swim lessons for all ages and levels.
• Helps instruct community groups coming in for swim lessons.
• Assist certified lifeguards with monitoring swimmers as needed.
• Assist in evaluating swimmers when not teaching.
• Provides backup instructor coverage and assists other instructors as requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES (10%)

• Attends staff training and participates in agency committees.
• Pursues professional development.
• Understands and adheres to all YWCA Evanston/North Shore employee Handbook.
• Understands and follows all appropriate Illinois and National safety procedures and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management, which may include maintenance/cleaning.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or Training: Experience on a middle school or high school swim team and knowledge of freestyle and backstroke

Technology/Equipment: Beginner proficiency with swim equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or Training: At least one year of experience providing beginning, intermediate swim instruction.

Language: Bilingual Spanish

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%).

• Tolerance of continuous time standing and moving around in warm and cool water, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching with hands and arms, and reaching above the shoulders.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the facility.
• Must be able to operate controls for computers and other equipment.

The mental and physical requirements described here represent those that an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Employees are required to work in bathing suits and spend most of their work hours submerged in warm or cool water.
• Employees are required, when not in the pool, to stand on deck in humid, warm spaces.
• Employees may be required to share workspace.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

*Note: YWCA is committed to pay range transparency. Candidates are offered compensation based on how their qualifications meet those of the position.