Year-Round Swim Instructor
About this role
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. Looking for help Monday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday 3:45-7:45pm year-round
- 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
Requirements:
- Must be at least 15 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
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
Company at a glance
Established in 1858, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago was created as a place where community members could find growth and support. Today, 165 years later, the YMCA of Metro Chicago has 14 centers, five camps, and nearly 100 extension sites, making the Y one of the largest social enterprises in Chicago. More than half a million individuals rely on the Y each year for social guidance and individual empowerment. The Y has remained at the heart and soul of personal development in Chicagoland and the Midwest and intends to do so for generations to come.
Top Benefits
- Free YMCA Membership
- Facility Access
- Program Discounts
- Free Training and Certification
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