at YMCA of Metro Chicago in Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Keeping People Safe Around Water for 165 Years! Become A Swim Instructor and Save Lives at Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake, IL!
Opportunities to work as a lifeguard, a swim instructor, or both at Sage YMCA!
Earn a $300* sign-on bonus! *New hires will receive a $300 sign-on bonus upon achievement of your lifeguard certification, provided you are an active employee working as a lifeguard or swim instructor at the time of payout.
Starting pay rate of at least $15.86 per hour.
Swim Instructors are a key member of the Aquatics team that provides group and private swim lessons for program participants that adheres to YMCA standards for curriculum, instructional quality, safety, certifications and other requirements.
Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Current certification YMCA Swim Lessons or ARC Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen certification or must successfully complete the YMCA's Aquatics Academy training program resulting in certification.
Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices
Must be mentally alert to dangerous situations in order to assure the safety of all swimmers.
Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aide effectively.
Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team competencies in previous experience or practice
Meets physical qualifications required for certification in job
Reasons to work at Sage Y:
Paid Training and Free Lifeguard classes
Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
Qualifications
Behaviors
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
