Swim Lesson Instructor

Salary and Benefits

• Starting at $15.00/hour - $16.00/hour for 16-17 year olds
• Starting at $16.00/hour - $17.00/hour for those 18+
• Complimentary Fitness Center and Coral Cove Water Park membership
• Two Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Passes
• Recognition awards and social activities

Schedule

Part-time position (employees do not work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year).

Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently or with limited direction
• Ability to assume responsibilities as required for successful daily swim lessons, including issues related to staffing, safety, customer services, and lesson plans
• Create and effectively implement lesson plans appropriate to program level, and participant's abilities
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude while performing duties, and while on park district premises
• Continue education by attending staff meetings and training sessions
• Maintain and carry out all Carol Stream Park District's rules and regulations
• Maintain and promote excellent customer service relations with patrons, parents, and other affiliates
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and department safety rules
• Strictly enforce all general safety rules and improve public and employee knowledge by preventing, confronting and correcting unsafe behavior
• Support, follow, administer and implement Carol Stream Park District policies, procedures, guidelines, and crisis management plans in a professional and positive manner
• Perform other related duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of swimming skills; knowledge of organizing and conducting swimming lessons
• Previous experience in working with children is preferred
• Must have the ability to communicate instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, and work well with the public and other staff
• Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents, and staff
• Must display a high degree of emotional maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective
• Must be detail oriented to be able to process information accurately
• Must successfully pass a background check
• Minimum Age: 16