Swim Instructor

Boulder Country Club; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay accrual

Discounted meals

Free golf on Mondays

Discounted fitness services

Youth Summer Camp discounts

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Boulder Country Club in Boulder, CO seeks a part-time Swim Lesson Instructor to plan, coordinate, and teach private, semi-private, and group swim lessons for children six months and older. This role includes a 5–20 hour weekly schedule and a pay structure with commission plus hourly rates.

You will supervise swimmers, design classes for each level, and communicate progress to families while adhering to club policies and attending staff trainings.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills.

Responsibilities

• Always supervises and observes swimmers to ensure safety.
• Teaches skills to help the students progress at their own rate.
• Designs and implements appropriate classes for the level being taught.
• Create daily/weekly lesson plans for group and private classes.
• Coordinate weekly/monthly schedules with participants.
• Communicate progress to participants and parents as appropriate.
• Be punctual and prepared, arriving 10 minutes before class start.
• Adhere to club policies and attend staff meetings and training.
• Maintain courteous relations with members and their children.
• Complete additional duties from supervisors.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Water safety

Verbal & written communication

Self-motivation

Education

CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer

CO Child Welfare Mandatory Reporting

Water Safety Instructor Certification

Lifeguard Training Certificate

Job description

About Us: Offering quality recreation with a commitment to excellence to all members in an exclusive and friendly environment, Boulder Country Club is a private, member-owned, non-profit club recognized as one of the finest full-service facilities in the state.

About Us: Offering quality recreation with a commitment to excellence to all members in an exclusive and friendly environment, Boulder Country Club is a private, member-owned, non-profit club recognized as one of the finest full-service facilities in the state.

The club features indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities featuring two lap pools, a separate kids pool, and a hot tub. Year-round aquatics programming includes water aerobics, swim lessons, a competitive swim team, and scheduled private and group classes.

SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR

Rate of Pay:

45-60% Commission (depending on experience), plus hourly administrative rate of $16-$18 per hour.

Hours:

5-20 hours per week

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and teaching private, semi-private, and group swim lessons for children six months and older. Most lessons will be private, and semi-private lessons will be scheduled directly with member families.

Job Responsibilities

• Always supervises and observes swimmers to ensure their safety in the lesson environment.
• Teaches skills to help the students’ progress at their own rate.
• Designs and implements appropriate classes for the swimming level being taught.
• Be prepared and organized by creating daily/weekly lesson plans for group and private classes.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly schedules with lesson participants.
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress.
• Punctual when reporting for duty, shows up no less than 10 minutes prior to the start of a class.
• Enforce and adhere to all club policies and procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings and training courses.
• Maintain a courteous, polite, and helpful relationship with all members and their children.
• Completing additional duties assigned by direct supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills.
• Willingness to teach in the water for hours at a time.
• Ability to self-motivate with little or no supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required Certifications & Training

• American Red Cross CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Within 30 days of hire: State of CO Child Welfare Mandatory Reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Previous paid experience as a swim instructor.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent water safety training.

Reports to

• Director of Aquatics
• Aquatics Coordinator

Employment Type

• Part-time/year-round

Benefits

• Sick pay accrual based on hours worked.
• Discounted meals
• Free use of championship and par 3 golf courses on Mondays.
• Massage, physical therapy, personal training, and swim lessons are all offered at a discounted rate to employees.
• Youth Summer Camp for your family is offered at a discounted rate.
• Uniforms are provided.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.