Swim Instructor

Active Wellness; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Aquatics Instructor for seasonal swim lessons. This role involves teaching various skill levels and age groups, ensuring safety and effective learning in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a commitment to customer service. Join a dynamic team focused on promoting wellness and safety in aquatic activities this summer. If you are passionate about swimming and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate all swim strokes and skills taught.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a commitment to service.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group swim lessons safely and effectively.
• Plan lessons and evaluate student progress.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Organizational Skills

Education

AED/CPR/First Aid Certification

Proof of Citizenship or Legal Status

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Active Wellness Center at Reed's Crossing - Hillsboro, OR

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $17.00 - $45.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Description

Pay Transparency: $17-$45/hour
Schedule:Seasonal Dates are 6/16/25 - 9/20/25

Role and Responsibilities

The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for teaching safe and effective private, semi-private, and/or small group swim lessons and classes and are required to hold and maintain educational standards commensurate with Active Wellness quality and commitment to aquatics safety.

Specific Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Teaches various levels and age groups in accordance with Active Wellness instructional guidelines.
• Plan lessons, select appropriate drills, and evaluate the student's progress.
• Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
• Attend all in-service trainings.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
• Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels.
• Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly, or to the student's parents where appropriate.
• Assist with water quality testing and record keeping for pools/spa, and pool/spa equipment observation and maintenance
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Other Functions

• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness
• Promote wellness centerservices and activities
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment
• Assist with keeping the centerwell stocked and clean
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
• Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• All Swim Instructors are required to perform the following performance test prior to employment and may be tested at any time throughout their employment.
• Performance test are as follows:
  • Demonstrate all swim strokes, including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and treading water.
  • Demonstrate all skills taught in all levels.
• Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
• AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
• Proof of citizenship or legal status

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
• Fitness club environment
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.