Swim Instructor

The Northbrook Park District is seeking Swim Instructors to teach swim lessons at our outdoor aquatic facilities during the 2024 pool season! Training is provided to become Starfish Swim Instructor licensed.

Hours & Pay

Hours vary including mornings, evenings and/or weekends.

Starting at $15.00 per hour depending on experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach swim at our outdoor aquatic facilities to individuals ranging in age from 6 months to 14 years old.
• Facilitate swim lessons according to set lesson schedule.
• Begin and end lessons on-time.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

Must be 15 years of age with a work permit or older and have swimming experience. Must hold, or have ability to obtain, Starfish Swimming Instructor License. Must be able to guide, instruct and lead children through directions. Experience working with children is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, hear and swim; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Hand-eye coordination and specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May infrequently lift and/or move objects 50 pounds or greater with staff assistance.