Swim Lesson Supervisor

Love the water? Passionate about developing others? Join our Aquatic team as a Swim Lesson Supervisor!

Under the direction of the Aquatic Program Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of our Swim
Lesson Program, inspire and support a team of instructors, and help create a fun, safe, and welcoming
environment where swimmers of all ages can learn, grow, and thrive.  If you enjoy leadership, teamwork, and making a positive impact in your community, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in!

Hours

The Swim Lesson Supervisor is part-time position averaging less than 20 hours per week. Swim lessons are held Monday-Thursday 3:40-7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday 8:10am-12pm.

Education, Experience, and Training

• Background in aquatics instruction (5+ years)
• WSI instruction preferred
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR preferred
• Candidate must have great customer service and communication skills. 

Essential Job Duties 

• Be on deck, visible to participants, parents, assistant managers, and instructors.
• Observe instructors and students by rotating around pool deck/levels.
• Keep participant attendance records in lesson binder.
• Keep parents/guardians in appropriate viewing areas.
• Make materials available for instructors (kickboards, rings, etc).
• Teach lessons/combine classes in cases of instructor’s absences.
• Manage instructor attendance, absenteeism and tardiness.  Follow disciplinary procedures where 
  necessary.
• Help test participants on beginning and final days of the session.
• Answer patron’s questions or direct them to Aquatic Program Supervisor.
•  Coordinate/communicate all messages and situations with Aquatic Program Supervisor.
• Assist Aquatic Program Supervisor with evaluations of lessons and other office work. 
• Attend meetings with Aquatic Program Supervisor and other supervisory staff. 
• Lead instructor trainings and give feedback to swim instructors.
•  Monitor both pools for maximum efficiency.  Move patrons and other programming around as 
  necessary.
• Act in a leadership role in case of an emergency. Know the emergency procedure to be followed 
  in case of an accident.
• Must possess good safety awareness and judgment.
• Perform job in a safe manner and in compliance with the District policies, procedures, work and 
  safety rules, and the employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all. 
• Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing 
  your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, 
  promptly reporting accidents/incidents and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace. 

Benefits

All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership for you, Program and Rental Discounts, continuing education opportunities, and 457 Defined Contribution Plans

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.