Swim Instructor

Water You Wading For; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Mental health support

Employee referral program

Monthly bonuses

Job summary

A swim school in Alsip seeks a caring and skilled swim instructor to teach swimming and ensure safety during classes. The role involves working with kids in a supportive environment, providing paid training, and a fun atmosphere. Applicants must have intermediate swim experience and be available for a flexible schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have intermediate swim experience and knowledge of all swim strokes.
• Able to demonstrate strokes to swimmers.
• Commit to at least 1 year of employment, afternoons and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all students during classes.
• Teach swim skills using the provided curriculum.
• Encourage students to build water confidence.

Skills

Caring and compassion for children and adults

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in the water

Great attitude and willingness to be coached

Ability to focus in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• PT, Mon-Fri, 3:00‑7:45pm; Sat & Sun, 4‑5 hr shifts at beginning or end of 8:30am‑3:30pm; Pay based on experience @ $14‑$17/hr, Paid Training, Employee family members swim for free, Monthly bonuses, Employee referral program, Mental health support program. High School (16 yrs and older) and College Students WELCOME! Must have intermediate swim experience (knowledge of all swim strokes) and be able to demonstrate strokes to swimmers.

We provide swim instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student‑centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. PAID TRAINING.

Why Choose Swim?

• You get to work with kids, teaching a life skill that could be life saving
• It’s a fun, creative, flip‑flop friendly environment
• Every day is different with new chances to make a difference

As a swim instructor you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students and fellow staff members. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner. As a swim instructor you will report to the Deck Supervisor or Site Supervisor during shifts and provide support throughout the pool deck as needed.

We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water. We offer paid training. Starting wage is negotiable with prior experience. This is a part‑time position that requires afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Make sure everyone is safe.
• Love and respect students while teaching them to swim.
• Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable.
• Complete required training and be a continual learner.
• Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student.
• Smile and have fun during your entire shift.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassion for children and adults
• Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 5 hours
• Strong communication skills
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached
• The ability to focus in a fast‑paced environment
• The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment, afternoons and weekends required

Benefits

• Fun team atmosphere
• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts/swim lessons
• Mental Health Support
• Retirement PlanningMonthly Bonuses
• Employee Referral Program

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.