Swim Instructor

Mundelein • Mundelein, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches students water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. The instructor supports children’s development and safety in the pool, communicates with parents or guardians about students’ activities and progress, and helps provide a positive customer experience. The role also involves inspecting and maintaining pool areas and equipment, completing documentation, and performing related deck and cleaning duties as needed. The position is performed in a warm, humid pool environment and may include mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must pass background examinations, which are included with training.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor or coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider is required.
• At least two years of experience as a swimming instructor is required.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Swimming experience preferred.
• Shallow water attendant certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Make rescues and administer first aid when necessary.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interact with parents or guardians about students’ activities and development of swim skills.
• Act as a Goldfish Swim School ambassador to support parental satisfaction.
• Use problem-solving and creative-thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges students encounter.
• Inspect pool areas before and after each class for maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues, and report issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of pool equipment.
• Place and remove lane lines.
• Report accidents and incidents to management.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork.
• Perform Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Perform occasional light cleaning, including window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal.
• Attend required or mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.

Benefits

• Leadership roles and advancement opportunities.
• Flexible hours and shifts.
• Paid training.
• Great pay: $15.40–$17.00 per hour.
• Valuable work experience.
• Increased social opportunities.
• Future references and referrals.
• Recognition for hard work, including shout awards, gift cards, and social events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED