Water Works Swim Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago • Chicago, IL

352d • $16 - $25

About The Position

The YMCA is hiring up to six Swim and Lifeguard Instructors to assist with the Water Works Aquatics program. This is a temporary, part-time grant funded position with the potential for longer-term employment. Water Works(tm) is a brand-new YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago career exploration program where you will help introduce and prepare participants for a whole new world of careers in and around water. From Lifeguard to Oceanographer, you will help participants obtain first-hand exposure to a variety of water-related careers. You will also help provide varied levels of swim instruction, certification, and career development programming focused on water-related careers. Salary is $16.34- $25.00 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of aquatics experience.
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices.
• Must remain vigilant for dangerous situations to assure the safety of all participants.
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid effectively.
• Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice.
• Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job.
• Current certification YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor.
• CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification.
• Must be able to successfully complete the YMCA's Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification, if not already certified.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguarding certification (preferred)
• Lifeguarding Instructor (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Instruct participants with varying swimming abilities on proper swimming techniques and strokes according to YMCA Swim Curriculum.
• Create and deliver lesson plans that consider participants' swimming abilities and progressive development.
• Continuously track and evaluate participants' swimming performance and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
• Provide feedback to participants to facilitate improvement, refine abilities, and prevent injury.
• Set up facility or equipment, and store equipment upon completion of class. Immediately notify supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool.
• Prevent accidents and injuries by monitoring students during swim sessions.
• Act as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in the pool area and provide backup to lifeguards as needed in emergencies and crowd control.
• Report injuries and complete incident forms.
• Maintain job-related certifications and attend training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees, along with access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), including paid holidays. Flexible work hours to help balance personal and professional life.
• 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help plan for the future.
• Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees