Stroke Development Swim Instructor

Usswimschools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A local swim school in Oklahoma City is seeking a passionate swim instructor to teach stroke development lessons to children and adults. The role demands 4 years of professional experience, including 2 years in swim instruction or competitive swimming. Available hours are part-time, typically ranging from 15-30 hours per week, especially during summer months. You will undergo training and be responsible for setting up equipment and teaching diverse swim levels, all while modeling patience and kindness.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years professional experience including 2 years with kids.
• Required 2 years experience in swim instruction or competitive swimming.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming lessons to various age groups and skill levels.
• Set up and put away company equipment and materials.
• Undergo paid training for preparation.

Skills

Patience with children

Friendly and polite

Attention to detail

Good listener

Ability to summarize observations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Do you love kids and love water? We are looking for a person with passion and enthusiasm for both! Must have 4 years professional experience, 2 years experience with kids, and a high school diploma. This instructor will be responsible for teaching stroke development to children and adults in both private lesson and group class formats. Must have 2 years of experience in swim instruction or competitive swimming.

Position is year round, part time, with hours typically ranging from 15-30. (Pay rate may be negotiable based on level of experience.)

Primary hours for this position are Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-7:00 PM (possibly until 8 PM a couple nights per week) & Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Must be available during summer months May-August.

Duties would include, but are not limited to the following:

• Undergoing paid training session in preparation for position
• Setting up/putting away company equipment and materials at pool each day
• Teaching swimming lessons to a variety of age groups and skill levels

This list includes the current primary responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and is subject to change, as needed, for the purpose of operational efficiency.

Position Requirements:

• Swimming experience required; must be knowledgeable of swimming technique.

Required Skills:

• Patience with children
• Friendly and polite to customers and other people around work place
• Careful attention to detail during lessons
• Must be good listener and coach-able
• Ability to summarize and articulate what you observed with parents after each lesson

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to support all ages and types of swimmers in water
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs for moving equipment

For more info about our team visit: https://www.oklahomaswim.com/blog/

Our swim school has been built on Christian principles and we are looking for a team member who will model patience and kindness both at the pool and away from it, go the extra mile, and exemplify a high level of character and integrity.

Compensation: $12 per hour

Oklahoma Swim Academy is dedicated to teaching all ages a love for safe swimming! Our instructors build relationships with our students that create an atmosphere of trust to promote learning. We specialize in one-on-one, private swim lessons that balance pushing each student toward their goals while having fun. Our team members are put in positions to succeed through intensive training, ongoing support, and excellent wages and perks.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.

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