Part-Time Swim Instructor

Part-Time Swim Instructor — Oʻahu

Pili Kai Swim School provides private and semi-private swim instruction for families across Oʻahu. Our approach focuses on water safety, swimming confidence, progressive skill development, and ocean confidence in a positive, encouraging environment.

We are growing and looking for a dependable part-time swim instructor who enjoys working with keiki and can represent Pili Kai professionally with families.

Priority Service Areas

We are especially looking for instructors who can serve one or more of the following areas:

• Salt Lake / Airport / Moanalua
• Kakaʻako / Ala Moana / Waikīkī
• Hawaiʻi Kai and surrounding areas
• Kailua / Windward Oʻahu

Priority Availability

Our greatest current need is:

• Weekday afternoons / after-school hours
• Saturdays

Lesson assignments are based on instructor availability, geographic coverage, and family demand.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and semi-private swim lessons, primarily with children
• Deliver safe, positive, progression-based instruction
• Assess each swimmer’s current ability and adjust lessons accordingly
• Teach water safety, breath control, floating, kicking, body position, propulsion, recovery, and independent swimming skills as appropriate
• Maintain close supervision and safe teaching practices at all times
• Build positive relationships with swimmers and parents
• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled lessons
• Communicate professionally with Pili Kai regarding scheduling, cancellations, student progress, and concerns
• Complete required lesson notes and progress documentation
• Follow Pili Kai Swim School policies, safety procedures, and teaching standards

Ideal Candidate

Strong candidates may have experience as a:

• Swim instructor
• Lifeguard
• Competitive swimmer
• Swim or water-sports coach
• Surf instructor
• Teacher or childcare professional with a strong aquatics background
• Youth coach
• College student with swimming/aquatics experience
• Military spouse with relevant swimming and child-development experience

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Be a strong and confident swimmer
• Have experience working with children
• Be patient, positive, dependable, and safety-focused
• Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned lesson locations
• Have current CPR / First Aid certification, or be able to obtain required certification before independently teaching clients
• Be willing to obtain and maintain individual liability insurance acceptable to Pili Kai Swim School before independently teaching Pili Kai clients
• Provide proof of required certifications and insurance
• Complete required Pili Kai instructor onboarding and training
• Complete a W-9 and independent contractor agreement before receiving independent client assignments
• Communicate reliably with families and Pili Kai management

Compensation

$22–$25 per completed 30-minute lesson block, based on experience and qualifications.

The $44–$50/hour range shown on Indeed is the hourly equivalent of Pili Kai’s 30-minute lesson compensation structure.

Lesson volume will vary based on instructor availability, service area, and customer demand.

Why Work With Pili Kai?

Pili Kai provides the families and lesson assignments so instructors can focus on teaching.

This role can be a strong fit for someone looking for flexible, part-time work while helping Oʻahu keiki develop greater water safety, confidence, and swimming ability.

Apply

Please apply through Indeed and include:

• A short introduction
• Your swimming/aquatics experience
• Your experience working with children
• The areas of Oʻahu you can serve
• Your weekday and Saturday availability
• Current CPR / First Aid status

Learn more about Pili Kai Swim School:

www.pilikaiswimschool.com

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3.0 – 10.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person