Swim Instructor

Village Of Niles; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Niles Fitness Center Membership

Job summary

Village Of Niles is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to lead swim classes across all skill levels, ensuring safety and engaging instruction. Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator, you will deliver continuous, attentive supervision, reinforce water safety practices, and foster a positive learning environment for participants of diverse backgrounds.

Ideal candidates have the Water Safety Instructor course, CPR/First Aid, and prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course.
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Bring prior teaching experience along with knowledge of water safety practices and equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to enforce pool rules and work effectively with the public and staff.
• Be in good physical condition and maintain a dependable, alert, and enthusiastic approach.
• Be capable of sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, attentive instruction to swim classes at every skill level.
• Take precautions to keep students safe in the water.

Skills

WSI

CPR

First Aid

Teaching experience

Water safety

Pool rules enforcement

Education

Water Safety Instructor certification

Job description

Job Opportunities

WE ARE HIRING! Join our team and become our new part-time SWIM INSTRUCTOR. Reporting to the Aquatics Coordinator, the Swim Instructor provides continuous, attentive instruction to swim classes at every skill level, taking every precaution to keep students safe in the water.

Some info about the position…

Qualified candidates should…

• Successfully complete the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course.
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Be at least 17 years of age.
• Bring prior teaching experience along with knowledge of water safety practices and equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to enforce pool rules and work effectively with the public and staff.
• Be in good physical condition and maintain a dependable, alert, and enthusiastic approach.
• Be capable of sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay, benefits, and more…

• $20.15 to $26.19 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• Up to 7 hours per week. Opportunity for additional hours with private swim lessons.
• Paid leave.
• Niles Fitness Center Membership.

It's possible here. The Village of Niles strives to create a community and workplace where everyone feels welcomed. We care deeply about our residents and businesses, and we work hard on their behalf to keep making Niles better. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 2, 2026.

The Village of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer