Park District of Highland Park: Operates public parks and recreational facilities in Highland Park.
Must be at least 15, swim independently in shallow and deep water, understand swimming strokes, communicate effectively, teach independently, and have experience teaching or watching children with a safety focus.
Park District of Oak Park: Provides parks and recreational programs to the Oak Park community.
Must be 16+, swim and tread water proficiently, communicate clearly, demonstrate skills, solve problems independently, and obtain Jeff Ellis swim instructor, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
Stephens Family YMCA: Operates community wellness centers and youth development programs.
YMCA Swim Instructor certification or equivalent; CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen required; able to demonstrate swim instructor skills; minimum age 16.
Foss Swim School: Provides swimming lessons and water safety training for children.
Provide swim instruction in small classes, build relationships with students/families, work evenings and weekends, be 18+, lift up to 50 lbs, demonstrate swim skills, and complete online training.
Des Plaines Park District: Manages public parks and recreational facilities for the local community.
1+ YOEHigh school diploma or GED, ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, valid Illinois driver\u0000s license, preferred 1+ year competitive swim coaching experience, strong knowledge of competitive swimming.
2+ YOE2 years swim school experience or 4 years competitive swim experience; lifeguard or water safety instructor certifications recommended; ability to build lesson plans, teach group lessons for ages 6 months–12 years, and communicate effectively.
City of Bloomington: Local government providing public infrastructure and municipal services.
Able to swim proficiently; comfortable working with children; familiarity with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim; previous experience teaching children preferred; minimum age 15 (summer) or 16 (other seasons); preferred certifications include Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR/AED.
British Swim School: Provides swimming lessons and water safety training for all ages.
Instruct swim lessons; complete required training; CPR/First Aid within 90 days; excellent communication and safety compliance; background check clearance.
Chicago Swim School: Educates children through swimming.
Part-time swim instructor needed; must be comfortable with kids, reliable, available afternoons/evenings/weekends, pass background check; CPR/First Aid reimbursement.
Fitness Formula Clubs: Operates upscale health clubs and wellness centers in Chicago.
CPR/First Aid certification required. Teach group and private swim lessons for children (infants to teenagers), engage with parents, maintain pool safety, and record class participation.
East Bank Club: Operates a luxury fitness facility with dining and social amenities.
CPR/First Aid required (can be obtained after hire). Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred. Previous swim instruction preferred. Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Life TimeNYSE: LTH: Operates premium athletic country clubs and lifestyle resorts.
Working toward a high school diploma or GED; must complete Life Time courses, swim 25 yards without stopping, and hold lifeguard, BLS CPR, and First Aid certifications.
HealthFitness: Provides onsite and virtual corporate fitness and wellness services.
Provide safe swim instruction for children and adults; must be 17+, have CPR/AED certification within 30 days, strong swim background and proficiency in all strokes.
Oak Brook Park District: Operates public parks and provides community recreational services.
Previous swimming experience, strong communication skills, and passion for working with young athletes. Responsibilities include competitive swim coaching, meet coordination, recordkeeping, and safety compliance.
Goldfish Swim School: Learn-to-swim facility for kids.
Ability to work with children; no formal swim experience required; training provided; must work in the water 3-4 hours on some shifts; must work 1 weekend day and some evenings; strong interpersonal/organizational skills; Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 90 days; age 15+.
Near North Montessori School: Provides Montessori education for students from infancy through eighth grade.
High school diploma, previous swim/swim-instruction or lifeguarding experience, American Red Cross lifeguarding and ARC CPR/AED certifications, ability to communicate with children and adults, meet lifeguard prerequisites.
Hopedale Medical Complex: Provides acute hospital, emergency, and senior living healthcare services.
CPR/AED certification required (or willingness to obtain), high school diploma or enrollment, ability to instruct swim lessons, strong swimming/lifeguarding background preferred, effective communication, analytical and creative teaching skills.
North Suburban YMCA: Community-based organization providing fitness, youth development, and social services.
Red Cross lifeguard swim test, swimming proficiency, comfort in water, ability to work with all ages and skill levels, strong communication and problem-solving skills. Training available.