Swim Instructor

Midtown Athletic Clubs

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Chicago, IL Until 9/25/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description

Midtown is looking for an Aquatics Instructor to add to our first-class organization.   
The Position
As an integral part of the aquatics team, our Aquatics Coaches inspire members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

  • Demonstrating professionalism, resilience, continued growth and optimism

  • Build lesson plans based on the Midtown curriculum and teach to expectations

  • Have excellent engagement skills to build trust and open communication

  • Maintaining aquatics areas and equipment to promote positive member experience

  • Provide availability to teach during Group Lesson times which may include: Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 11:15am, Monday - Friday 3:45pm - 6:30pm, Friday 9:35am – 11:50am, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am-1:00pm.


Our Aquatics Coaches:

  • Have 2-years’ experience with a recognized swim school or 4 years competitive swim experience with a passion to work with children

  • Has Knowledge and Enthusiasm to teach Group lesson for the following age groups: 6-months to 36-months, 3-year to 5 year, & 6-year to 12-year

  • Possess our core values: Win Together attitude, Glass Half Full mindset, be Passionate About Helping Others, strive to Be Better Than Yesterday, and always Be Kind

  • Current lifeguard or water safety instructor certifications recommended (American Red Cross preferred)

  • Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver information clearly, concisely, and timely

Position pay rate is $26.00 - $30.00 per instructional hour (tiered depending on experience, education and certifications)

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Teach swimming lessons to children, building trust and ensuring safety and engagement

Job title

Swim Instructor

Experience level

2+ years or 4 years competitive swim

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

sports & recreation

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote not specified

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationwater safetylifeguardmultisensory instruction

Preferred skills

lifeguard certificationswater safety instructor

Specializations

swimmingwater safetychildrengroup lessons
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City