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Swim Instructor (R-6222)

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Job Attributes

Job Attributes

Requisition ID:

R-6222

Job Category:

Aquatics

Job Type:

Job Location:

2444 N Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL  60647

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Working at Midtown

Midtown is looking for year-round Aquatics Instructors to add to our first-class organization.   Pay rate starting at $ 22.50 – 24.50.

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 sound leadership, professionalism, resilience, and optimism
  • Developing and maintaining aquatics areas to promote an enjoyable experience
  • Prepare and execute lesson plans based on curriculum for Infant, Preschool & Youth levels
  • Evaluate swimmers to ensure proper progression of skill set
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families
  • Promoting and providing private lessons


Our Aquatics Coaches

  • Minimum 2-years teaching experience with a recognized swim program or 4-years competitive swimming experience and passion for working with children
  • Possess current lifeguard or water safety instructor certifications (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 kindly, clearly, concisely, and timely
  • Group Lesson times are Monday – Friday 3:45 – 6:30pm and Saturday & Sunday 9:00 – 1:00pm

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.

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.

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About Us

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives‐and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and active communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Our Commitment to Candidates

We're committed to creating a positive experience for every candidate who considers a career at Midtown. Whether you join our team or pursue another path, we want you to feel respected and appreciated, because, at Midtown, we believe every interaction is an opportunity to live our core values. Since many of our roles are member-facing, the interview process may vary by department and location. We're currently working to standardize this process to ensure greater transparency for all candidates and will update our site once it's finalized.

Associate Benefits

Members of the Midtown team receive:

  • Complimentary club membership
  • Discounts on Midtown products and services
  • Professional development allowance
  • Health insurance for eligible full-time associates
  • And more