Swim Instructor

Ymcachicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake View YMCA in Chicago seeks a part-time Swim Instructor to deliver both group and private swim lessons, following YMCA curricula while maintaining safety and a welcoming environment for participants, members, and guests.

The role requires maintaining current YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor certification, along with CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration. Regular in-service trainings ensure high competency and readiness.

Qualifications

• Must hold YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor certification (or equivalent) and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen cert.

Responsibilities

• Implement YMCA swim curricula for multiple levels as required.
• Prepare progressive lesson plans to improve participant experience.
• Maintain attendance records, progress reports, and achievement certificates.
• Enforce aquatic rules and supervise participants to ensure safety.
• Provide backup support to lifeguards during emergencies and crowd control.
• Attend all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Group lessons

Private lessons

Safety awareness

Lesson planning

Job description

# Swim InstructorLake View YMCA - Chicago, IL 60657## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $22.75 HourlyPosition TypePart Time## DescriptionThe Swim Instructor is an essential member of the Aquatics team, responsible for delivering both group and private swim lessons to participants. They ensure that the curriculum, instructional quality, safety, certifications, and other requirements meet YMCA standards. The role focuses on providing an exceptional experience for each swimmer and fosters a safe, welcoming environment that supports the physical and emotional well-being of program participants, members, and guests. The Swim Instructor upholds and maintains their swim instructor certification, along with certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration. Swim Instructors must also consistently participate in quarterly in-service training sessions to ensure the highest level of competency and readiness. Scope of Responsibilities: • Effectively implements YMCA swim curricula for various levels and populations depending on class needs as outlined by the standards of the YMCA. • Prepares progressive lesson plans to enhance the experience of program participants. • Prepares reports and maintains records, including attendance records, skills sheets, progress reports, and monthly Certificates of Achievement. • Enforces aquatic rules and policies by maintaining constant surveillance of class participants by not turning their back to the class. • Acts as a secondary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control. • Reports injuries and completes required forms. • Sets up the facility or equipment, and stores equipment upon completion of class. Immediately notify the supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool. • Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings as scheduled by supervisor or center leadership. • Maintains job-related certifications and documents completion of certifications in the HR information system • Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA as assigned • Provides leadership to other team members (Level 3)## QualificationsMust be at least 15 years of age. • Current certification YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification or must successfully complete the YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification. • Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices • Physical mobility to properly use aquatic equipment to rescue a 200 lb. person. • Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers. • Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively. • Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice • Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job