swim instructor

Watersafe Swim School; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Year-round Schedule

Employee Discount

Performance Bonuses

Weekend Pay

Substitute Pay

Benefits Coverage

401k

Life Insurance

Career Advancement

Flexible Schedule

Holidays Off

Job summary

Watersafe Swim School in California is seeking a friendly Swim Instructor to join our team. Experience with swimming or children is a plus, but not required. We hire for character and train the skill, offering growth and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include teaching proper stroke technique, ensuring safety and enjoyment of lessons, and communicating progress to families. A consistent, year-round schedule and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 18 or Older.
• Must be able to swim a 25 yard lap in a 7 foot deep pool.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proper swimming form and technique.
• Ensure swimming lessons are effective, safe, and fun.
• Adapt teaching approaches to age, experience, and ability of swimmers.
• Communicate progress to swimmers and parents as appropriate.
• Recognize and respond in emergencies per facility plans.
• Enforce aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Helping others

Rapport building

Fast-paced

Age 18+

Swim test 25y/7ft

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Swim Instructor to join our team! We "hire the character and train the skill". Experience swimming and/or working with children is a plus, but not required to be hired. We are looking for energetic, motivated, trustworthy people first and foremost. You can also apply directly on our job board at https://watersafe.com/careers/

Benefits:

• 40 hours Paid Sick Leave
• Consistent, Year-round Schedule
• Employee Discount for Friends and Family
• Large Performance Bonuses
• Bonus Weekend Pay
• +$5/hr Substitute Pay
• Benefits Coverage (min. 30 hrs./wk)
• 401k Contribution After First Year
• $10k Life Insurance Policy
• Career Advancement
• Scheduling Options M-F 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and Weekends
• Holidays Off

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate proper swimming form and technique
• Ensure swimming lessons are effective, safe, and fun
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of swimmers so they can meet their goals
• Communicate regularly with swimmers and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Passion for helping others
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be 18 or Older
• Must be able to swim a 25 yard lap in a 7 foot deep pool

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/Flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction