Flexible Learn-to-Swim Coach – 1:1 & Small Groups

THE SWIM FARM, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Swim Farm is hiring adult Learn-to-Swim Instructors to work with children in 1:1 lessons and very small groups at pools throughout Arlington, Virginia.

You will teach water safety and foundational strokes, work with individual swimmers or small groups, and receive coaching support and training. This part-time W-2 role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to advance with Swim Farm certifications.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• No elite swimming background required; suitable for former swimmers, teachers, lifeguards, camp counselors, childcare providers, youth coaches, students, or anyone dependable with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach water safety, breath control, floating, kicking, entries and exits, freestyle and backstroke.
• Work one-on-one with swimmers and small groups.
• Help nervous or hesitant swimmers feel safe and successful in the water.
• Break skills into manageable steps and adapt lessons to each swimmer’s needs.
• Provide specific, encouraging feedback throughout every lesson.
• Monitor swimmers and follow pool and safety procedures.

Skills

Water comfort

Patience

Communication

Dependability

Willing to learn

Job description

The Swim Farm is hiring adult Learn-to-Swim Instructors to work with children in 1:1 lessons and very small groups at pools throughout Arlington, Virginia.

You will teach water safety and foundational strokes, work with individual swimmers or small groups, and receive coaching support and training. This part-time W-2 role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to advance with Swim Farm certifications.