Summer Swim Instructors (part-time/seasonal, $18.00/hour)

ABOUT US: The Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational facilities, pools, programs, events, parks and open spaces. The Water Works is an indoor water park that is open year-round. Features include water slides, diving pool, lap pool, water playground, whirlpool and more!

JOB SUMMARY: Swim Instructors will provide swimming instruction to students of various ages and ability levels. The Swim Instructor is responsible for maintaining an enjoyable, safe and effective aquatic environment. Duties include: providing swim lessons and evaluating students’ progress, interacting with parents/guardians on the activities and development of the students’ swim skills, supervising of pool facility and patrons, rule enforcement, and customer service. Responsibilities also include performing of basic maintenance duties.

LOCATION: We are seeking swim instructors at our various Schaumburg locations which include: Bock, Meineke Pool, and The Water Works (indoor waterpark facility). Specific location will be dependent upon request and employer need.

QUALIFICATIONS: The best applicants will have a friendly, outgoing personality with the ability to demonstrate a safety consciousness. Ideal candidates must understand the limitations of the students and make every effort to accommodate each student’s individual needs. Jeff Ellis Swimming Program & CPR certification training is provided, and you will be paid for your time spent completing the certification training. Lifeguard certification is not required to apply. Lifeguard certification training will be made available, and it is encouraged upon hiring. Regular and reliable attendance is a must.

SCHEDULING & PAY: This is a seasonal position from May – August. Scheduling is flexible and will vary but typical work schedule is approximately 3-4 shifts per week (about 10-15 hours per week). Available shifts include weekday mornings and evenings, and weekend mornings. Hiring rate is $18.00 per hour.

PERKS & PRIVILEGES: This is a PART-TIME LEVEL 3 position and is eligible for the following internal privileges:

• Free fitness center membership!


• Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools!


• One free program registration per season for self or family*! (*see definition*)


• 10% discount on other program registrations


• Free paddle boat rental at Volkening Lake!


• Free open gym admission! And more!

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Visit us at: https://schaumburgparkdistrict.bamboohr.com/jobs

** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **

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