Aquatics Instructor - Shepherdsville Aquatic Park

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Shepherdsville Aquatic Park is seeking a part-time Aquatics Instructor to lead swim lessons for groups and private sessions. You will design and deliver age-appropriate programs in a supportive, team-driven environment, with lessons occurring in morning hours and possibly evenings.

The ideal candidate holds WSI and lifeguard/First Aid certifications, has 2–3 years of swim-instruction experience, and brings strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• WSI certification required.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work after-school and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to groups and individuals.
• Instruct and coach athletes, provide feedback and motivation.
• Ensure safety and proper use of pool equipment; sign certificates and records.

Skills

Swim instruction

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Organization

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Job description

AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR - Shepherdsville Aquatic Park

SAC SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Shepherdsville, KY

DEPARTMENT: AQUATICS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: PART-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Shepherdsville Aquatic Park is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Shepherdsville, KY. The center will have an indoor competition pool for swim lessons, aquatic programming, and a home for local swim teams. It will also feature indoor pickleball courts and an outdoor water park with water slides. Set to open in Spring 2026, the position would start in early 2026. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Shepherdsville Aquatic Park is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting swim lessons for both group and one-on-one private swim lessons. Lessons are conducted in the morning hours and may also be offered in the evening.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals, and groups
• Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing participant performance and needs
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Friendly and courteous with participants and team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
• Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
• Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
• Ensure proper use and care of pool equipment and teaching aids
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to management
• All additional duties assigned by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, CRP/AED Certified
• Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building
• Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years' experience of swim lessons instruction is preferred
• Strong swimming ability and knowledge of different swimming techniques
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in direct sunlight and be exposed to outside weather conditions. Team member may be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditions