What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Aquatics Team - Swim Lesson Instructor position at Arlington Heights Park District?
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our seasonal team as Swim Lesson Instructors. This role offers the opportunity to teach a lifelong skill that promotes safety, builds confidence, and helps children develop both in and out of the water. This position is both impactful and rewarding, allowing you to make a real difference in the lives of children. If you're ready to join a team that values safety, skill-building, and mentorship, we’d love to hear from you!
Job applicants must be available to work the following days and times.
Training Dates:
- May 31, 2025
- June 1, 2025
Summer Schedule:
- First Day: June 9, 2025
- Last Day: July 24, 2025
Work Hours:
- Mondays through Thursdays:
- Morning Shift: 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM
- Evening Shift: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Weekends (Saturdays or Sundays):
- Shift: 9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
- First Day: June 7, 2025
- Last Day: July 20, 2025
Note: Applicants must be available to work one weekend day in addition to weekday shifts.
As a Swim Lesson Instructor, you will:
- Teach essential water safety skills and swimming techniques.
- Help children gain confidence and feel comfortable in the water.
- Provide encouragement and support, fostering personal growth and self-assurance.
- Serve as a positive role model for young swimmers and their families.
This position must possess the following qualifications:
• High school or Middle school student, high school graduate, or G.E.D.
• Minimum age of 15 is required
• A valid work permit is required, if under the age 16
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Part-Time Wages
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- PTAC Membership to ARC
- Discounts on some programming
- KinderCare Discount
AHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.
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