South Bend Kroc Center - Swim Instructor - Early Evening Shift

Swim Instructor | $12/Hour + $1,200 Sign-On Bonus

Help swimmers build confidence and learn skills that can save lives! The Salvation Army Kroc Center in South Bend is looking for patient, encouraging Swim Instructors to teach participants of all ages and abilities. If you enjoy the water and helping others learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Starting pay: $12 per hour
Availability needed: Approximately 4–6 p.m.
Minimum age: 16 years

What You’ll Do

• Teach safe, engaging swim lessons using structured lesson plans tailored to participants’ abilities.

• Monitor participant safety, enforce pool rules, and respond to emergencies within the scope of your certification.

• Track attendance and swimmer progress, and maintain lesson records.

• Provide friendly service and communicate with participants and families.

• Set up and put away lesson equipment, and assist with facility cleaning.

• Attend required guard and quarterly instructor training sessions.

What You’ll Need

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.

• Completion of Safe From Harm and CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of employment.

• A valid driver’s license and ability to meet The Salvation Army’s driver qualification standards.

• Clear communication skills and a patient, dependable approach.

• Ability to perform rescues, lift or move equipment, and stand for extended periods, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

• Completion of a background check; all results will be reviewed.

$1,200 Sign-On Bonus

Newly hired Swim Instructors may qualify for a $1,200 bonus, paid in three installments at 3, 6, and 12 months of continuous employment.

To qualify, you must:

• Be hired on or after December 1, 2025.

• Obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification within 90 days of hire.

• Maintain an average of at least 5 hours per week.

• Remain in good standing with satisfactory attendance and policy compliance.

Rehires who worked as a Swim Instructor or Water Safety Instructor at the South Bend Kroc Center within the past 12 months are not eligible.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as employees of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.