Swim Instructor

Water You Wading For
  • Alsip, IL
  • $15–$17 Per Hour
  • Part-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Make a Splash. Make a Difference. Get Paid.


Looking for a fun, flexible, meaningful part-time job? Love kids, water, and a positive team vibe? Come join our swim family!


We provide swim instruction to our community that builds confidence, water safety, and life-saving skills in a student-centered environment. We’re committed to training and supporting our staff with the tools they need to succeed—no prior teaching experience required.


PAID TRAINING PROVIDED


Schedule & Pay


  • Part-Time

  • Weekdays: Monday–Friday, 3:00–7:45 PM

  • Weekends: 4–5 hour shifts at the beginning or end of our day
    (8:30 AM–3:30 PM availability window)

  • Pay: $15–$17/hour, based on experience

High school students (16+) and college students welcome!


Why You’ll Love This Job


  • Teach kids a life skill that could save a life

  • Fun, energetic, flip-flop-friendly work environment

  • Every day is different—and meaningful

  • Supportive, inclusive team culture

  • Training, mentorship, and growth opportunities

Perks & Benefits


  • Paid Training
  • Monthly & Quarterly Bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Mental Health Support Program
  • Competitive pay with room to grow
  • Fun team atmosphere you’ll actually enjoy coming to

‍️ What You’ll Do


As a Swim Instructor, you are responsible for the safety, progress, and confidence of your students. You’ll teach swim skills using our curriculum while adapting to each swimmer’s needs, comfort level, and abilities.


You will:


  • Ensure the safety of all swimmers

  • Teach and demonstrate swim strokes and skills

  • Build water confidence through encouragement and positive coaching

  • Communicate regularly with students and teammates

  • Support the pool deck as needed

  • Report to the Deck Supervisor or Site Supervisor during shifts

  • Smile, have fun, and bring great energy to every class

Qualifications


  • Intermediate swim experience (knowledge of all swim strokes)

  • Ability to demonstrate swim skills in the water

  • Caring, patient, and compassionate with children and adults

  • Strong communication skills

  • Positive attitude and willingness to be coached

  • Ability to work in the water for up to 5 hours

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

  • Reliable, dependable team player

  • Ability to commit to at least one year
    (Afternoons and weekends required)

Our Commitment


We are a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.


 

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association. 

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlsip, IL
Job TypePart-time
Salary$15–$17 Per Hour

Skills

  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • School Managementunmatched
  • Swimmingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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