Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor

Premier Aquatics Services LLC.; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Positive team environment

Engaging career in child education

Job summary

Premier Aquatics Services LLC. in Whittier, California, seeks an energetic Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor to engage with young children and support their swimming education. This role involves leading interactive swim classes for infants and toddlers while ensuring safety and fostering communication with parents.

Ideal candidates will have experience in child development and will adapt instruction for varying needs. Opportunities for professional development and a positive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in child development or related education fields.
• 4+ years of working with children aged 0-3 years.
• Ability to maintain StarGuard Elite Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging Parent and Me classes focusing on swim lessons.
• Support swimmers with disabilities and ensure safety.
• Communicate progress updates with parents.

Skills

Experience in child development

Adaptability in teaching styles

Positive communication

Customer service

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification

Job description

Summary

Are you passionate about working with infants & toddlers, their parents, education, and love spending time in the water? Premier Aquatics is looking for a fun, energetic, and experienced early childhood development professional to join our team as a Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor! Our Parent and Me program helps children ages 4 months to 36 months hit important developmental milestones while learning to swim. In this role, instructors may also work with children with disabilities and adaptive learning needs, helping create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging aquatic experience for every family. If you're ready to make a splash in young lives and help parents grow their young swimmers, this role is perfect for you!

Compensation

$21.00 -$24.00/hour
Part‑time, Hourly

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging Parent and Me classes – teach swim lessons designed for infants and toddlers, combining early education and child development milestones with fun, interactive water activities. Follow our set curriculum while keeping classes exciting, educational, and adaptable to varying developmental and sensory needs.
• Provide inclusive instruction – support swimmers with disabilities, developmental differences, or adaptive learning needs through patient, individualized instruction and positive parent communication to help every child succeed in the water.
• Ensure safety comes first – supervise and safeguard all participants during group and private lessons, and on the pool deck. Make sure everyone follows safety rules so learning and education are fun and safe.
• Communicate like a pro – share important updates with your supervisor quickly and clearly. Maintain open, positive communication with parents, offering feedback on their child's progress and educational journey.
• Be a customer service champion – keep our families happy by providing excellent service, answering questions, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where both parents and children feel supported in their educational experience.
• Keep things tidy – maintain the cleanliness and order of the swim programs to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Support your team – build great relationships with fellow employees and instructors, working together to meet Premier's educational goals.
• Stay sharp – attend quarterly in‑service training programs to enhance your skills and continue your own education as an instructor.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in child development or related education fields.
• 4+ years of working with children aged 0‑3 years.
• Comfortable adapting teaching styles to support children with varying developmental and learning needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain StarGuard Elite Basic Life Support certification.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience working with children with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, or adaptive learning needs.
• Previous aquatics or instructor experience.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification.

Physical Requirements

Be ready to teach for up to 15 hours a week and interact with children. Occasionally, you may need to lift a child or swim lesson equipment (up to 50 pounds). The pool you will be working at is indoors and is heated to 92 degrees year‑round.

Benefits

What sets Premier apart?

• Immersive career beyond lifeguarding – creating memorable experiences by the water.
• Professional development – leadership training and safety credentials to boost your career.
• Team spirit – join a community of like‑minded individuals passionate about water safety and having a great time while doing it.

Our company is an at‑will employer. This means that, regardless of any provision, either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause for notice.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally‑recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.