Lead Instructor

Yeb Payroll Llc; Town of Riverhead (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Daily Pay available

Flexible Hours

Free Swim Lessons for immediate family

Health Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Paid time off (30+ hours per week)

Wealth Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Job summary

Yeb Payroll Llc is seeking a Lead Swim Instructor to support the training and development of swim instructors while continuing to deliver high-quality swim instruction. This role works with the Senior Swim Instructor to onboard and develop new team members, while primarily functioning as a Swim Instructor.

The Lead Swim Instructor emphasizes curriculum consistency and hands-on coaching without administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Swim Instructor with SafeSplash curriculum (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of swim instruction techniques and safety standards.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach skills to students and instructors.
• Comfortable providing peer-to-peer guidance and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming skills in accordance with the SafeSplash curriculum.
• Provide feedback to students and parents.
• Structure class time for learning progression.
• Track student progress and proper class placement.
• Support onboarding and in-water training of new instructors.
• Demonstrate teaching techniques and safety expectations.
• Provide real-time guidance during shifts.
• Reinforce curriculum standards and consistency in lesson delivery.
• Communicate observations to the Senior Instructor and management.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Peer coaching

Student development

Safety instruction

CPR/First Aid

Tools

SafeSplash curriculum

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching and developing others while making a lasting impact on children’s lives? We are seeking a Lead Swim Instructor to support the training and development of swim instructors while continuing to deliver high-quality swim instruction.

This role works in partnership with the Senior Swim Instructor to help onboard and develop new team members, while primarily functioning as a Swim Instructor. The Lead Swim Instructor plays a key role in maintaining consistency in instruction and reinforcing curriculum standards through hands-on support. This position does not include administrative or leadership responsibilities.

Paid Training

Daily Pay available

Flexible Hours

Free Swim Lessons for immediate family of employees

Health Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Paid time off (30+ hours per week)

Wealth Benefits (30+ hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Student Development
  • Teach swimming skills in accordance with the SafeSplash curriculum in a fun, engaging, and safe manner
  • Provide continuous, positive, and constructive feedback to students and parents
  • Structure class time effectively to maximize learning and skill progression
  • Track and document student progress to ensure consistent development and proper class placement
  • Conduct "Splash n’ Tell" sessions as required
• Training Support
  • Partner with the Senior Swim Instructor to support onboarding and in-water training of new instructors
  • Demonstrate proper teaching techniques, curriculum standards, and safety expectations
  • Provide real-time guidance and support to new instructors during their initial teaching shifts
  • Reinforce SafeSplash curriculum standards and consistency in lesson delivery
  • Share observations and feedback with the Senior Swim Instructor and management team to support instructor development
• Safety & Class Management
  • Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining constant supervision and adhering to all safety protocols
  • Maintain structured, organized classes with efficient transitions
  • Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately to management
• Operational Excellence
  • Maintain proper use and organization of equipment
  • Ensure timely class start and end times
  • Follow all SafeSplash policies, procedures, and uniform standards
  • Communicate effectively with team members to support a consistent student experience

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Swim Instructor with demonstrated proficiency in SafeSplash curriculum (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of swim instruction techniques and safety standards
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and teach skills to both students and instructors
• Comfortable providing peer-to-peer guidance and feedback in a supportive manner
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or obtained within 30 days) training available.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in and around water and with children for extended periods

Job Type

• Part-time / Full-time
• Weekdays, weeknights, and weekends requiredWork Location: On-site