Part-Time Swim Instructor

SwimWest Swim School; Madison (WI); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join SwimWest Swim School as a Swim Instructor, where you will share your passion for swimming with children while ensuring their safety and well-being. This entry-level part-time role involves hands-on training, community engagement, and building meaningful connections with students. Embrace an active work environment with flexible hours, mentorship opportunities, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Referral bonus program

Raise opportunities for top performers

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Proficiency in teaching swim techniques to children.
• Ability to build relationships with students.
• Experience in an active, community-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide swimming instruction and develop safety skills.
• Engage in community outreach activities and fundraising.
• Assist in mentoring and training new instructors.

Skills

Communication

Mentorship

Customer Service

Job description

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SwimWest Swim School, an Emler Swim School Partner Brand, provides a fun and nurturing environment for children to learn the technical skills of swimming and to equip them with water safety skills. Our swim instructors are the foundation of our success, earning the company top employer awards across the nation and setting the standard of a fun and engaging aquatic education.

We proudly invest in our team members through paid training and provide professional development opportunities from the start! Come work with a team that values individual contributions to our culture and prioritizes team building.

What to Expect:

• Become proficient in your swim instructor role through thoughtful hands-on training alongside a mentor trainer on our proven learn-to-swim methods
• Connect and build trusting relationships with your students through weekly lessons, celebrating their progress in the pool
• Work a set schedule with shifts including evenings and weekends
• Work alongside experts to follow all safety standards keeping children, families and staff wellbeing top of mind
• Replace the gym with work! Standing for periods of time, moving around on deck and in the pool, lifting students and pool equipment are all expected parts of the job
  
  

Engaging Classes for a Variety of Ages!

Our curriculum is designed to support teaching methods for the following age groups:

• Littles (2 months-35 months)
• Tots (age 3)
• Kids (age 4+)
• Advanced (age 6+)
• Competitive Swim Team
  
  

Starting Teaching Rate: $14-16 per hour

Employee Perks:

• Tuition reimbursement program for students
• Referral bonus program
• Raise opportunities for top performers
• Increases for various certifications
• Free employee wellness program
  
  

Employee Benefits:

• Discounted pet insurance
• Voluntary 401(k)
• Health, dental and vision insurance are available to employees who regularly work full time (32+ hours per week)
  
  

What YOU will gain:

• Valuable Experience - Teach children in an educational environment and sharpen communication skills by providing progress updates for parents
• Active Work Environment - Say goodbye to sitting at a desk all day and splash into the pool to stay active throughout your workday!
• Mentorship - Receive hands-on training alongside our mentors every step of the way. We also provide frequent opportunities to become a certified mentor and trainer!
• Community Outreach Opportunities - We go beyond teaching lifesaving swim skills. Hosting school supply drives for children in need, raising funds for swim lesson scholarships, and promoting water safety education are some ways we participate in uplifting our communities through impactful initiatives
• Customer Service Skills - Selling swim lessons, gaining curriculum knowledge and problem solving
  
  

Just how much difference can YOU make?

At Emler Swim School we recognize that learning to swim is more than just a competence; it’s a lifelong skill and an essential part of a child’s development. We take that responsibility seriously and are dedicated to making it one of their fondest memories.

Emler Swim School and partner brands expand across 12 states and over 60 locations, continuing to grow and teaching over 1 million students per year.

Emler Swim School participates in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm all hires are authorized to work in the U.S.

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