Head Swim Instructor

Do you LOVE to teach lessons? Are you ready for a leadership role here at the Oak Brook Park District?
Become a HEAD INSTRUCTOR at Swim Central!

Head Swim Instructors are responsible for the fulfillment of an efficient job in these areas: communicating with
management and parents, maintaining a safe environment in the pool before, after, and during lessons,
reporting any safety violations, and come prepared for lessons and ready to teach. Head swim instructors are
responsible for mentoring and providing guidance to new instructors as well as assisting in the process of
cleaning the pool and surrounding areas, before and after swim lessons.

Hours:
The position will assist the lesson supervisors with any special projects and will be expected to perform
all essential functions as outlined below. The position is part-time, averaging less than 20 hours per week. 

Essential Job Duties

• Set example and provide guidance to new instructors during their shadow/training experience.
• Demonstrate ability to manage a class of more than 5 students.
• Have mastery of at least 2 levels.
• Determine when a student is ready for evaluation by supervisor for advancement.
• Make materials available for instructors (kickboards, rings, etc) before and during classes, and aid in cleaning up        the pool area before and after swim lessons.
• Teach lessons/combine classes in cases of instructor’s absences.

Psychological Requirements:
• Must be able to handle potentially stressful situations in dealing with children or patrons within the
aquatics center.
• Act in a mature, responsible way in all aspects of the job.
• Accept constrictive criticism and/or supervision.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Resolve conflicts between swim instructors, participants, and parents.
• Be flexible and adaptable to different situations.
• Must possess ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform required duties with initiative, good judgment, accuracy, persistence, creativity,
integrity, tact, and courtesy.
• Work in a team atmosphere, as necessary, promoting positive and effective working relationships with
staff, volunteers, and external customers.
• Adhere to district policies concerning appropriate dress, behavior, etc.
• Must possess good safety awareness and judgment.

Education, Experience and Training:
• Be in good physical condition, be dependable, alert, enthusiastic, and be able to deal with people of
all ages in a positive and tactful manner. 

• Candidate must have great customer service and communication skills.

Benefits:

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership, discounts on programming, and continuing education opportunities.

THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our ADA coordinator, at (630) 645-9527. 

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.