Summer Intern, HR/Recruiting

We show kids they can do anything by unlocking their full potential in the water. We encourage full-time swim instructors, who love working with kids and want to grow with us. Competitive Pay Industry-leading, full-time pay packages, including health benefits, paid-time off, and more. Love What You Do Work with an awesome team in a fun environment, while making a difference in the lives of children. Location: Chicago, IL Job Id: 1116 # of Openings: 1 Summer Intern, HR/Recruiting Chicago, IL - Hybrid Job Summary Big Blue Swim School is a fast‑growing, mission‑driven company that aims to show kids they can do anything by unlocking their full potential in the water. Big Blue has more than 50 open locations providing children’s swim lessons across the U.S., with over 250 additional franchise locations sold. We're looking for an organized, detail‑oriented HR & Recruiting Intern to support our team this summer. This is a part‑time position (20 hours per week) scheduled from 9 am – 1 pm Monday through Friday starting June 8 th. This is a hybrid position that occasionally works from our Chicago loop office location. Responsibilities and Duties Draft, format, and post job listings across internal and external job boards Process and track candidates through the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring records are accurate and up to date Coordinate and communicate with candidates throughout the interview and selection process Prepare and send offer letters under the guidance of the HR team Initiate and monitor background check requests, following up as needed to keep hiring timelines on track Assist with onboarding paperwork for new hires, including collecting required documentation and ensuring completion before start dates Schedule and coordinate HR compliance training for new and existing employees Maintain organized, accurate HR files and records in accordance with company policy Support the broader HR team with administrative tasks and special projects as assigned Job Qualifications Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in HR, business, psychology, or a related field Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Self‑starter with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn We Offer Hybrid work environment with ability for some schedule flexibility Professional development opportunities in a growing organization Mentorship from experienced HR professionals A collaborative, supportive team environment The starting pay rate for this position is $18.00. Big Blue Swim School follows an equal opportunity employment policy for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and genetic information. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Big Blue Swim School - Watchung