Swim Instructor

Teaching children the lifelong skill of swimming, is not only important, but also rewarding!

The Family Aquatic Center Swim Instructor position is responsible for performing a variety of duties. Swim Instructors are responsible for the fulfillment of an efficient job in these areas: communicating with management and parents, maintaining a safe environment in the pool before, after, and during lessons, coming prepared for lessons and ready to teach. Swim Instructors also aid in the cleaning of the pool and surrounding areas, before and after swim lessons.

Skills and Qualifications
• Be in good physical condition, be dependable, alert, enthusiastic, and be able to deal with persons of all ages in a positive and tactful manner.
• Knowledge of water safety
• Must be 16 years of age or 15 years of age with a work permit
• Swimming or teaching experience

Job Type: Part-Time (minimum 8 hours/week)

Shift Type: 3 to 5-hour Shifts

• Weekday Evening Shifts (start around 4pm)


• Weekend Shifts (starts around 9am)

Why our Aquatic Center Employees love OBPD:

• Great Culture: Our employees are the reason we have so many repeat families and positive feedback on our program. They make learning and work FUN!


• Meaningful Impact to others: Teach children of all ages an important life skill to swim and stay safe around water.


• Consistent schedule (Part-Time): We work with your schedule to coordinate a consistent schedule for you to build relationships with students and families.


• Year-Round Employment: Reliable scheduled and advancement opportunities to grow your career with us!


• Paid Training Hours: We provide you with all resources to be successful in your current and future role.


• Cool Uniform: We make sure you are comfortable in and out of the water.


• Collaborative, Supportive Leaders: We are here to support YOU!

Benefits

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership for you and your immediate family living within the same household, continuing education opportunities, and MORE! 

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Mike Contreras, ADA coordinator, at (630) 645-9527 or [email protected]