Swim Instructor & Safety-Certified Coach

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering group and private swim lessons in a YMCA setting, ensuring curriculum quality and participant safety. The role requires maintaining instructor certifications and participating in ongoing trainings to uphold high standards.

You will lead by example, enforce pool rules, and support emergency response when needed, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to a positive, inclusive aquatic program environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor certification, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certifications, or must successfully complete YMCA’s Aquatics Academy training.
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide high-quality instruction using age-appropriate practices.
• Physical mobility to use aquatic equipment and rescue a 200 lb. person.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
• Demonstrates YMCA team competencies in previous experience or practice.
• Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and private swim lessons per YMCA curricula.
• Prepare progressive lesson plans and maintain records.
• Enforce aquatic rules and policies with constant supervision.
• Assist lifeguards in emergencies and crowd control.
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintain job-related certifications and document completions in HRIS.
• Support YMCA mission and provide leadership to the team (Level 3).

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

YMCA Swim Lessons / ARC Water Safety Instructor

CPR / First Aid / AED / Oxygen certification

Tools

HR information system

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. Swim Instructor is responsible for delivering group and private swim lessons in a YMCA setting, ensuring curriculum quality and participant safety. The role requires maintaining instructor certifications and participating in ongoing trainings to uphold high standards.

You will lead by example, enforce pool rules, and support emergency response when needed, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to a positive, inclusive aquatic program environment.