Swim Instructor PT

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago's Daley College is seeking a part-time Swimming Instructor to deliver learn-to-swim lessons in a safe, constructive environment. You will create weekly lessons, adapt methods to learners, and ensure safety while fostering confidence in swimming skills.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, American Red Cross WSI certification, and CPR/Lifeguard credentials or equivalent. The role requires evening/weekend availability and the ability to work as part of a team at

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Prior experience with lifesaving equipment; basic first aid kit, CPR mask, rescue buoy or rescue tube.

Responsibilities

• Develops weekly lessons that teach participants to swim safely, allowing students to improve their swimming abilities, skills, and knowledge.
• Delivers instruction using different methods to meet students’ abilities and needs.
• Assesses student learning to ensure placement at appropriate and safe swim level.
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers participants in their swimming pursuits.
• Ensures the safety of patrons participating in swimming activities.
• Fills out incident report forms after accidents or injuries, proactively collecting witness names and numbers.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

Multilingual

Communication skills

Flexibility hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred

Tools

Lifesaving equipment

CPR mask

Job description

SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR – PART-TIME

RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE

The Aquatics Department of Daley College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks part‑time Swimming Instructors to provide a variety of learn to swim lessons. This position serves to inspire, motivate, and empower individuals of various ages and skill levels to learn to swim in an environment that is safe and comfortable for learners.

Daley College’s Aquatics Department extends this exciting opportunity for an engaging, energetic, and patient instructor to teach swimming lessons by developing and implementing appropriate and engaging activities that consider the unique abilities of each participant.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops weekly lessons that teach participants to swim safely, allowing students to improve their swimming abilities, skills, and knowledge.
• Delivers instruction using different methods to meet students’ abilities and needs.
• Assesses student learning to ensure placement at appropriate and safe swim level.
• Inspires, motivates, and empowers participants in their swimming pursuits.
• Ensures the safety of patrons participating in swimming activities.
• Fills out incident report forms after accidents or injuries, proactively collecting witness names and numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification required.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Prior experience with and proficient use of lifesaving equipment; basic first aid kit, CPR mask, rescue buoy or rescue tube.
• Delivery of effective verbal and written communications and takes responsibility for understanding others, multilingual skills a plus.
• Flexibility to work outside normal college business hours, weekends, or holidays.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and respond calmly to high‑pressure emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment with flexible work hours as needed for scheduled college events.
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.

WORK SCHEDULE (Tentative)

Must be willing to work weekday afternoons and evenings as needed throughout the session. Saturday morning and afternoon shifts may be scheduled as well. Most schedules are set for 12-16 weeks for each session.

The starting pay for this position is $35 an hour. Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

TBD

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