Water Works Swim Instructor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 403(b)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 30, 2025
Description The YMCA is hiring up to six Swim and Lifeguard Instructors to assist with the Water Works Aquatics program at McCormick YMCA and South Side YMCA. 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 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 adjusting lesson plan accordingly. Provide feedback to participants to facilitate improvement, refine abilities and prevent injury. Set up facility or equipment, and stores equipment upon completion of class. Immediately notifies supervisor of any broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool. Prevent accidents and injuries by monitoring students during swim sessions. Acts as a primary responder in case of injury, accident, or illness in pool area and provides 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 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 in order 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 Lifeguarding certification (preferred) Lifeguarding Instructor (preferred) Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including: We offer salaries that reflect your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team. 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. We also offer flexible work hours to help you balance your personal and professional life. 403(b) plan with company contributions after 2 years of service to help you plan for your future. Opportunities for continuous learning through workshops and training programs. A supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events. 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 Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Y Swim Instructor (preferred) CPR Prof. Rescuer (preferred) Emergency Oxygen (preferred)