Senior Swim Instructor & Training Leader

SafeSplash; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Daily Pay

Flexible Hours

Free Swim Lessons for family

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Wealth Benefits

Job summary

SafeSplash is seeking a Senior Instructor to oversee training and ongoing education for our swim instructors. You will report to the General Manager and ensure safety, quality, and a world-class experience for students and parents. The role involves coaching staff, cert management, and quarterly in-services.

Responsibilities include onboarding, certifications, and developing milestones, plus supporting instructors in-water and in meetings to maintain brand standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of teaching swim lessons at SafeSplash Swim School (preferred).
• Supervisor or team leadership experience in aquatics, education, or related field (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while taking initiative.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be on your feet for long periods.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within 30 days of hire (training available).
• Lifeguard certification; training and instructing required within 90 days (training available).
• Experience in swimming instruction is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial training for new staff and ongoing training for all team members to enhance their skills and stay current with standards.
• Ensure all required certifications are obtained, current, and compliant for all required staff.
• Track and manage the employee training lifecycle, including onboarding completion, required certifications, in-services, renewals, and ongoing development milestones.
• Supervise instructors and lifeguards to ensure high-quality lessons and adherence to safety and brand standards.
• Coach and mentor instructors both in and out of the water.
• Assist instructors in the water with challenges they are facing with the curriculum.
• Conduct quarterly in-services to ensure continued education.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff through evaluations or immediate feedback.
• Collaborate with the management team to determine training needs.
• Ensure the safety of our customers and report any unsafe activities, equipment or instruction to management.
• Provide feedback to instructors immediately if they are outside of curriculum safety requirements.
• Deliver a world-class experience by addressing customer inquiries, ensuring we are delivering an exceptional product, and the swimmers are progressing.
• Assist instructors on how to communicate with parents on their child’s progress.

Skills

Swim instruction

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Child interaction

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

SafeSplash is seeking a Senior Instructor to oversee training and ongoing education for our swim instructors. You will report to the General Manager and ensure safety, quality, and a world-class experience for students and parents. The role involves coaching staff, cert management, and quarterly in-services.

Responsibilities include onboarding, certifications, and developing milestones, plus supporting instructors in-water and in meetings to maintain brand standards.