2025 Seasonal Swim Instructor

City of De Pere; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate swim instructors to teach individuals of various ages and skill levels. This engaging role involves lesson planning, classroom management, and ensuring the safety of participants during classes. With a schedule that accommodates both school year and summer sessions, instructors will have the opportunity to inspire others while sharing their love for swimming. Join a supportive team at a community-focused organization that values energy, enthusiasm, and effective communication. If you have the skills and certifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others through swimming education.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach various skill levels and ages effectively.
• Experience in planning swim lessons and conducting aquatic fitness classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to participants of all ages and skill levels.
• Plan lessons, manage the classroom, and ensure participant safety.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Resourcefulness

Understanding of advanced swimming techniques

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification

Experience in swim lesson instruction

Job description

If you have a passion for the water and love teaching others, this might be the job for you! Swim instructors will teach participants of various ages and skill levels. They may teach group lessons or private lessons as assigned. Instructors are responsible for lesson planning, classroom management, communicating with participants and guardians, and keeping participants safe (with the assistance of a lifeguard). Teaching equipment is provided.

School Year Schedule:

Regular Instructors Needed for:

1. Tuesday Parent Child Classes – 5:00 - 5:30 PM; 5:35 - 6:05 PM; 6:10 – 6:40 PM

Classes are scheduled in sessions of 6-7 weeks. Instructors typically teach multiple classes on a weeknight.

No classes held on major holidays or during Syble Hopp school breaks!

Work Location:

Most classes are taught at Syble Hopp pool during the school year, with a small selection being taught in the summer season at our outdoor pools.

Pay Range:

$18.00 per hour

Application Information:

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, and candidates will be notified when a new recruitment process begins. Applicants do not need to be a City of De Pere resident.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to teach a variety of skill levels and ages.
• Ability to communicate and work well with the public.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness.
• Understanding of advanced swimming techniques.
• Experience planning swim lessons.

Qualifications:

• At least 16 years of age, preferably 18+.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
• Experience in swim lesson instruction or equivalent.
• Ability to perform & instruct aquatic fitness classes.