Swim Instructor (Morning Availability) IL-Plainfield-60585 11-08-24

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Unclassified - Plainfield, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Plainfield, IL

About the position

The Swim Instructor at Goldfish Swim School is responsible for instructing students on water safety and proper swim techniques, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. This part-time role offers flexible hours, making it ideal for students or individuals seeking extra hours without late-night shifts. The position emphasizes the importance of making a positive impact on children's lives while providing opportunities for personal and professional growth within a vibrant and supportive community.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents, making rescues and administering first aid when necessary.
• Evaluates students' progress and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians regarding the activities and development of students' swim skills.
• Acts as a Goldfish Swim School ambassador to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Uses problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues, reporting issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment, placing and removing lane lines as needed.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management, completing required documentation and paperwork.
• Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal on occasion.
• Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Must pass background examinations (included with training).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider required.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required; shallow water attendant highly recommended.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a similar role or environment.
• Strong leadership skills.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Leadership roles
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals