Aquatics Leader

Noah's Ark Swim School LLC; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in swim instruction is seeking passionate swim instructors to join their team. This part-time role offers the unique opportunity to teach essential life-saving skills to children in a fun and creative environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of students while fostering their water confidence and swimming abilities. With a commitment to continuous learning and training, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values teamwork and personal growth. If you love working with kids and enjoy being around water, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Employee discounts/swim lessons

Fun team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must be caring and compassionate, especially towards children.
• Strong communication and team player skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students while teaching swim skills.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Follow the curriculum focusing on each student's needs.

Skills

Caring and compassion for children and adults

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 4 hours

Great attitude and willingness to be coached

Ability to focus in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Opportunity for advancement
3. Training & development

We provide swim instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, giving them the tools they need to be successful.

Why Choose Swim?

1. You get to work with kids, teaching a life skill that could be life saving
2. It's a fun, creative, friendly environment
3. Every day is different with new chances to make a difference

As a swim instructor, you are responsible for the safety of each student and for 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 provide training. Starting wage is based on prior experience and training evaluation. This is a part-time position that requires afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

1. Caring and compassion for children and adults
2. Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 4 hours
3. Strong communication skills
4. Great attitude and willingness to be coached
5. The ability to focus in a fast-paced environment
6. The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment

Additional Benefits:

1. Fun team atmosphere
2. Competitive pay
3. Employee discounts/swim lessons

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.