Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Solar Swim•Lombard, IL

23h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Swim Instructors will be responsible for conducting swim lessons for multiple clients of different ages, abilities, and skill levels. At times, Swim Instructors may be asked to perform ad hoc business-related duties as well. This role typically reports to the Aquatics Director. Your Family’s Fun and Fitness Destination The club for real people. Solar Swim & Gym isn’t your average fitness club. We’re the club for real people of all sizes, ages, genders, and races. We’re a community and a place that welcomes everyone. The bonds of friendship begin here and last for decades. But don’t take our word for it. Just ask around. We’ve been here since 1939 teaching thousands of children and generations of families in Antioch how to swim. With our recent renovations, it’s easy to understand why our members love this place. When you’re in the Sun lying under a Palm tree with your friends and family close by, Solar Swim & Gym feels like a resort. In today’s world, it’s easy to get distracted with electronic devices. Here is the opportunity to unplug. Reward yourself and take a break. Join us and lounge or play in the sparking pool with your kids. Tone up in the gym. Become an Aquacise Water Warrior. Learn how to play Pickle Ball. Teach your kid how to play basketball. Gather outside with your friends and family to BBQ and celebrate special times in your life. Solar Swim & Gym is a community of friends where fitness is fun and becomes part of your family’s life at a price you can afford.

Requirements

Knowledge of general safety rules and precautions related to a swimming pool environment.
Professional demeanor and appearance when representing.
Passion for the water and working with children.
Ability to work positively with a wide range of students, including those with special needs and varying ages.
Ability to communicate effectively with both participants and facility staff.
First Aid and CPR/AED Certification for the Professional Rescuer (Required)
Visually recognize an emergency
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (the ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) and Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Continual standing and walking during shift.
Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lifeguarding, swim instruction, and water safety is a plus.
WSI or Equivalent.
Lifeguard Training.

Responsibilities

Organize and instruct individual students and small groups in swim lessons and aquatic safety.
Ensure lesson objectives adhere to procedures and methods as referenced in the Training Manual and during in-service training.
Educate and enforce safety rules.
Strive to prevent accidents and maintain discipline.
Administer first aid in the event of injury.
Complete all paperwork as it pertains to student records and progress reports.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe pool environment for clients, staff, and the general public.
Act as a company spokesperson at community events by educating potential clients and community members on water safety and drowning prevention.
Represent the Philosophy of Glasscourt Swim and Fitness.
Perform cleaning tasks of both the pool and its surroundings as needed.
Attend weekly meetings and training sessions and ensure that training manuals, handouts, and study guides are completed if applicable or reviewed.
Perform ad hoc duties as needed (e.g., office/clerical work, marketing & event participation, etc).
Display excellent customer service and communicate with everyone who comes to the facility.
Smile and have fun during the entire shift.
Assure that the last student gets the same enthusiasm as the first student.
Able to operate the pool covers when needed.
The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.