About Our Work Culture:
At our family-owned swim school, we pride ourselves on fostering an exceptional work culture that feels more like a supportive community than a traditional workplace. Every member of our team is valued, respected, and treated like family, creating a warm and welcoming environment where collaboration and growth thrive. We believe in open communication, mutual respect, and a shared passion for teaching swimming. Our dedication to professional development ensures that each instructor has the tools and support they need to excel in their role and make a positive impact on our students' lives. Together, we celebrate achievements, overcome challenges, and create lasting memories, making our swim school not just a place of work but a home away from home where everyone is empowered to shine.
Job Description:
We provide indoor, year-round swim instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered environment. No prior swim instruction experience is needed. We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Benefits:
- Hourly Pay: $18-20/hour DOE
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive PTO
- 401k
- Fun, positive team atmosphere
- Employee discounts/swim lessons for family
Why Choose Swim?
- You get to work with kids, teaching a life skill that could be life-saving
- It's a fun, creative, flip-flop-friendly environment
- Every day is different, with new chances to make a difference
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 Administrative Coordinator 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. The starting wage is negotiable with prior experience. This is a part-time position. Shifts are available between the hours Monday - Thursday 9 am-7 pm and Sunday 9 am-1:15 pm.
Responsibilities:
- Make sure everyone is safe.
- Love and respect students while teaching them to swim.
- Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable.
- Complete the 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:
- 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
Shift requirements
- Minimum of two shifts a week
- Available between the hours 2:15-7 Monday- Thursday
- Looking for Sunday availability
- Can commit to a consistent shift schedule
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.