Swim Instructor: Safe Lessons, Career Growth & Certification

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Swim Instructor to join its Aquatics team. You will deliver group and private lessons, uphold YMCA safety standards, and maintain certifications.

You will help create a welcoming environment that supports the physical and emotional well-being of participants, members, and guests. Responsibilities include implementing curricula, preparing lesson plans, maintaining records, enforcing pool rules, assisting lifeguards in emergencies, attending trainings,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Certification in YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen or complete YMCA’s Aquatics Academy.
• Ability to teach diverse youth with age-appropriate methods.
• Physically able to respond to emergencies and rescue situations.
• Demonstrates YMCA Team competencies from prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implements YMCA swim curricula for various levels and populations.
• Prepares progressive lesson plans to enhance participant experiences.
• Maintains attendance records, skills sheets, progress reports, and Certificates of Achievement.
• Enforces aquatic rules and policies with vigilant supervision.
• Acts as secondary responder in injuries or emergencies and supports lifeguards.
• Reports injuries and completes required forms.
• Sets up and stores equipment; notifies supervisor of hazards.
• Attends all in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Keeps certifications current in HR records system.
• Supports YMCA mission and leadership of team members (Level 3).
• Provides leadership to other team members.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Safety focus

Instructional skills

Leadership

Education

YMCA Swim Lessons / ARC Water Safety Instructor

CPR

First Aid

AED

Oxygen certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Swim Instructor to join its Aquatics team. You will deliver group and private lessons, uphold YMCA safety standards, and maintain certifications.

You will help create a welcoming environment that supports the physical and emotional well-being of participants, members, and guests. Responsibilities include implementing curricula, preparing lesson plans, maintaining records, enforcing pool rules, assisting lifeguards in emergencies, attending trainings,