Year-Round Swim Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Swim Instructor will teach swim skills to children and adults, focusing on building their confidence in the water. Additionally, the role requires delivering excellent customer service to all members and guests.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and possess current certification in YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, and AED/Oxygen, or be able to successfully complete the required YMCA training program. A passion for working with diverse youth and meeting physical qualifications for certification are also necessary.
Job description
Looking for a fun, flexible job where you can stay active, make a difference, and enjoy great perks? Join our team as a Swim Instructor and become a community hero!
Why This Job Is for YOU
- Great
- Pay: Starting at $18.00/hour
- All
- Ages
- Welcome: Whether you’re 15 or 50+, this is the perfect job for students, retirees, and everyone in between
- Flexible
- Hours: Work around school, family, or other commitments.
- Looking for help
- Monday,
- Wednesday, and/or
- Thursday 3:45-7:45pm year-round
- No
- Experience
- Needed: We’ll provide free training and certification!
- Free
- YMCA
- Membership: Enjoy access to our facilities and discounts on programs
- Build
- Your
- Future: Gain skills, certifications, and opportunities to grow your career
What You’ll Do
- Teach swim skills to kids and adults, helping them gain confidence in the water.
- Deliver excellent customer service to our members and guests
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old
- 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
- Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job
Why Join Us?
Be part of a welcoming, mission-driven team that values your time, skills, and passion for helping others. Whether you’re starting your first job or looking for a meaningful way to stay active, this role is for you.
Apply today and make a splash—your community needs you!
- Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Benefits
- Free Ymca Membership
- Discounts On Programs
