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Group Aquatic Instructor - Galter Life Center

Endeavor Health · Chicago, IL · $17.00–$58.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your swimming background and any experience teaching swimming.

What they are checking: Whether they have the real swimming foundation the posting calls essential.

How do you encourage people and recognize their progress during class?

What they are checking: Whether they motivate people with real, specific encouragement.

You'll need your Water Safety Instructor certification within 90 days. What's your plan to get it?

What they are checking: Whether they'll take ownership of the WSI and CPR/AED requirements on time.

How do you keep improving as an instructor?

What they are checking: Whether they seek feedback and new ideas to get better at teaching.

What would you do

A swimmer in your class is clearly scared of the water. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they create the comfortable, low-pressure setting that helps anxious swimmers learn.

What would you do if someone in your class started to struggle in the water?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first and know how to respond fast in an emergency.

A member is unhappy with how class is going and tells you after. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they handle feedback from members professionally and use it to improve.

How would you make a class fun for members who come for fitness rather than learning strokes?

What they are checking: Whether they can tailor classes to the group's goals, not just teach technique.

About the work

How would you plan a lesson for a group with very different skill levels?

What they are checking: Whether they can design lesson plans that keep everyone safe and moving forward.

What drills would you give someone to practice on their own between lessons?

What they are checking: Whether they can give clear, safe skills members can work on independently.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $58.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Group Aquatic Instructor • Location: Chicago, IL • Part time, 5 weekly hours • Hours: M-F 2pm-4pm, Sat 9am-12pm • Required Travel: no What you will do: • Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with LifeCenter members, guests and staff • Create a fun, healthy learning environment • Design lesson plans which are tailored to the needs and goals of the group • Motivate clients by giving encouragement and confirming pupils’ accomplishments • Give skills and drills to practice on their own • Using interpersonal skills, create a comfortable atmosphere where experimentation and learning combine to make a unique and fun experience • Work to continuously improve skills as an instructor What you will need: • Certification : CPR/AED Certified (must be certified within the first 90 days of employment if not currently certified.) MUST be able to obtain current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification within first 90 days of employment. It is the responsibility of the individual employee, not Galter Life Center, to complete and turn in all paperwork necessary to keep WSI certification current. • Experience : A previous swimming background is essential and prior experience in swim instruction is preferred. Group Swim Instructors must be able to demonstrate technical proficiency in the front and back crawl and the breaststroke. • Unique or Preferred Skills : It is important that Group Swim Instructors have strong interpersonal communication skills and are able to motivate and give direction. Group Swim Instructors should be friendly, helpful and have the ability to relate well with people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Free Parking • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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