Aquatic Educator Swim Instructor WSI and or Lifeguard

Small Fish Big Fish Swim School; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Small Fish Big Fish Swim School is seeking an Aquatic Educator to teach water safety and swimming to students of all ages, following our curriculum and safety standards.

As an instructor, you will lead engaging lessons, support and position students, ensure a positive learning environment, and collaborate with families while meeting the schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification required
• Current Lifeguard and CPR Certification required
• 1–3 years of swim instruction, education, or aquatics preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging swim lessons for individuals and small groups
• Instruct children from Babies & Me through advanced levels
• Safely assist and position students in the water while teaching proper techniques
• Follow the Small Fish Big Fish curriculum, methods and safety standards
• Create a positive, encouraging, and fun learning environment
• Build relationships with students and families through exceptional customer service
• Assist with additional operational duties as needed

Skills

Water safety

CPR certified

Lifeguard certified

Job description

Aquatic Educator (Swim Instructor)

Make a Difference. Teach a Life-Saving Skill. Have Fun Every Day.

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition assistance

At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School, we believe swimming is more than a sport—it's a life-saving skill that builds confidence, independence, and healthy lifestyles. Every lesson is an opportunity to help a child overcome fears, celebrate accomplishments, and become safer in and around the water.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Small Fish Big Fish, we invest in our team just as much as we invest in our students.

What You'll Do

As an Aquatic Educator, you'll inspire confidence while teaching essential water safety and swimming skills to students of all ages and abilities.

Your responsibilities include:

• Teach engaging swim lessons for individual students and small groups
• Teach swim lessons to children of all ages and abilities, from Babies & Me classes through advanced swim levels.
• Safely assist, support, and position students in the water while teaching proper swimming techniques
• Follow the Small Fish Big Fish curriculum, teaching methods, and safety standards
• Create a positive, encouraging, and fun learning environment
• Build strong relationships with students and families through exceptional customer service
• Assist with additional operational duties as needed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for team members who are:

• Passionate about teaching and mentoring children
• Positive, energetic, and dependable
• Patient, encouraging, and safety-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced aquatic environment
• Excellent communicators who enjoy working with families

Qualifications

• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
• Current Lifeguard and CPR Certification
• 1–3 years of experience in swim instruction, education, or aquatics preferred

Availability Requirements

Applicants must be available for:

• At least two weekdays (Monday–Wednesday): 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM
• At least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday): 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Our Mission

• Touch as many lives as possible through positive and fun in-water learning experiences.
• Build confidence while developing lifelong swimming skills.
• Improve physical and mental wellness through swimming.
• Educate families on childhood drowning prevention and water safety.
• Inspire a lifelong love of swimming.
• Deliver a "WOW" experience for every student and every family.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently squat, bend, reach, and climb
• Lift and assist students weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work safely in and around the water for extended periods

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an indoor swimming pool facility.

Team members should be comfortable:

• Working in and around heated pools
• Standing on occasionally wet or slippery surfaces
• Working in a lively, energetic environment with elevated noise levels
• Remaining active throughout each shift

Join Our Team!

Every lesson you teach could save a life.

If you're looking for more than just a job—and want to build confidence, create lasting memories, and make a meaningful impact every day,we'd love to meet you.

Come grow with Small Fish Big Fish Swim School and help create safer, stronger swimmers for life!

Small Fish Big Fish Swim School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job responsibilities may be modified to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.