Senior Swim Instructor

YWCA Evanston/North Shore•Evanston, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Evanston, Illinois. This Senior Swim Instructor contributes to the creation of a warm and welcoming environment for a diverse community of swimmers and is responsible for teaching swim lessons and assisting with the operations of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore Learn-to-Swim program and lifeguards and assists with early swim team levels of the Flying Fish.

Requirements

Some high school
At least 2 years of experience developing swimming skills for all levels.
Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR certified
Intermediate proficiency with swim equipment

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least 4 years of experience developing swim skills for all levels.
At least one year of experience in lifeguarding
At least one year of experience assisting with coaching entry-level competitive swimming.
Bilingual Spanish
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Teaches Swim Lessons for all ages and levels.
Helps instruct community groups attending swim lessons.
Monitors and helps evaluate classes and swimmers when not teaching.
Lifeguards' non-swim lesson times
Responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons by monitoring swimmer safety and preventing and responding to emergencies in the pool area during swim lessons and open and lap swimming.
Assisting with entry-level swim team practice
Attends staff training and participates in agency committees.
Pursues professional development.
Understands and adheres to all of YWCA Evanston/North Shore procedures and policies as well as YWCA Employee Handbook.
Back up/assist other instructors and lifeguards when necessary.
Understands and follows all appropriate Illinois and National safety procedures and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned by management, which may include maintenance/cleaning.