Swim Instructor

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Swim Instructor and inspire confidence, safety, and a love for swimming in learners of all ages! In this energetic role, you will deliver engaging swimming lessons, promote water safety, and foster a positive environment for students to develop their skills. Whether working with children or adults, your enthusiasm and expertise will help participants achieve their goals while enjoying every moment in the water. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered environment.

We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, and giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging swimming lessons tailored to different skill levels, from beginner to advanced
• Develop customized coaching plans for individual students or groups.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to encourage improvement and confidence
• Maintain a safe aquatic environment by enforcing rules, managing behavior, and conducting regular safety inspections
• Communicate effectively with clients and parents about progress, goals, and safety protocols
• Assist with event organization, team leadership activities, or coaching sessions as needed

Other attributes

• Make sure everyone is safe.
• Love and respect students while teaching them to swim.
• Be a team player who is who is consistently dependable and reliable.
• Complete required training and be a continual learner.
• Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student.
• Smile and have fun during your entire shift.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a lifeguard or in water safety roles is highly desirable
• Demonstrated swimming ability with proficiency in various strokes and water techniques
• Experience working with children and managing behavior in educational or recreational settings
• Strong communication skills to clearly convey instructions and safety information
• Certification in First Aid and CPR/AED is required; ongoing training preferred
• Ability to lead team activities confidently while fostering a fun and safe environment
• ASL certified is a huge advantage

Personal attributes:

• Caring and compassion for children and adults
• Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 5 hours
• Strong communication skills
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached
• The ability to focus in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment, afternoons and weekends required

As a swim instructor you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students and fellow staff members. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner. As a swim instructor you will report to the Deck Supervisor or Site Supervisor during shifts and provide support throughout the pool deck as needed.

We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water. We offer paid training. Starting wage is negotiable with prior experience. This is a part-time position that requires afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person