Swim Instructor PT -Continuing Ed
City Colleges of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago
OTHR$35/hrPart-time
Part-time position with Daley College’s Aquatics Department, one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
About the role
Inspire, motivate, and empower individuals of various ages and skill levels to learn to swim in a safe and comfortable environment. Develop and implement engaging activities tailored to each participant’s unique abilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop weekly lessons that teach participants to swim safely, improving their swimming abilities, skills, and knowledge.
- Deliver instruction using different methods to meet students’ abilities and needs.
- Assess student learning to ensure placement at an appropriate and safe swim level.
- Inspire, motivate, and empower participants in their swimming pursuits.
- Ensure the safety of patrons participating in swimming activities.
- Complete incident report forms after accidents or injuries, including collecting witness names and contact information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
- Valid CPR card.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
- Prior experience with and proficient use of lifesaving equipment (e.g., basic first aid kit, CPR mask, rescue buoy, or rescue tube).
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; multilingual abilities a plus.
- Flexibility to work outside normal college business hours, weekends, or holidays.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and respond calmly to high-pressure emergency situations.
- Ability to work in a team environment with flexible hours as needed for scheduled college events.
- Promote a positive role model and favorable public image as a representative of City Colleges of Chicago.
Schedule
Must be available for weekday afternoons and evenings as needed throughout the session. Saturday morning and afternoon shifts may also be scheduled. Most schedules are set for 12–16 weeks per session.
Pay
$35 per hour.
Benefits
Benefits information is available at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/.