Swim Instructor

YMCA • Chicago, IL

6d • $18

About The Position

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 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 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 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

Responsibilities

• Teach swim skills to kids and adults, helping them gain confidence in the water.
• Deliver excellent customer service to our members and guests
• 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

• 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
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees