Swim Instructor-Seasonal

💦 Summer Job Alert:
Swim Instructors Wanted! 🏖️

Love the water and enjoy helping kids learn new skills? Want a summer job that’s fun and meaningful? The Crystal Lake Park District is hiring Swim Instructors to teach swim lessons, promote water safety, and help swimmers build confidence in the water.

• Please include two letters of recommendation with your application

As a Swim Instructor, you’ll:

• Teach swim lessons using the Park District’s Swim curriculum.
• Help swimmers feel safe, confident, and successful in the water.
• Encourage good safety habits and a love of swimming.
• Track swimmer progress and help with simple progress reports.
• Be patient, positive, and supportive with swimmers of all ages.
• Share information about aquatic programs with families when needed.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Watch for safety hazards and report or fix issues when possible.
• Help with light cleanup to keep aquatic areas clean and safe.
• Wear your uniform and represent the Park District professionally.

You’re a great fit if you:

• Are at least 15 years old.
• Have the CPR certification for the professional rescuer.
Enjoy working with kids and helping others learn.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with swimmers, parents, and coworkers.
• Are reliable, and take responsibility seriously.
• Can work independently while also being a team player.
• Are comfortable enforcing rules in a calm, respectful way.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is preferred (but not required).

• 12–25 hours per week, depending on weather and attendance.
• This is a seasonal position, May 12-September 8

• Learn leadership and teaching skills.
• Build confidence and communication experience.
• Earn certifications that look great on resumes and college applications.
• Work outdoors and stay active.
• Make a real difference by teaching a life‑saving skill.

The Crystal Lake Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please  for a listing of our benefit offerings.