Swim Lessons Instructor (Summer 2026)

## Description
**Summary:**A Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for teaching participants how to swim with emphasis on safety and survival skills.
**Qualifications:**

• Must be at least 16 years old, prior to May 2026.
• Starfish Aquatics Swim Instructor certification, or ability to obtain prior to starting work (training provided by the park district).
• Current StarGuard Elite Lifeguard license and/or previous swim instructor experience is preferred.

**Job Responsibilities:**

• Teach class participants swimming and safety skills based on the Starfish Aquatics curriculum.
• Communicate with participants and their parents on progress throughout each session.
• Maintain swim instructor certification by attending in-service trainings.

• **Hours/Schedule:**Working hours may vary, 20-25 hours per week. Swim lessons are offered in the mornings from 8-11am and in the evenings from 5-7pm.
• **Wages:**The anticipated starting wage is $16.00 per hour
• **Seasonal Employee Perks:**

• Discounted fitness center membership.
• Discounts at concession stands.