Swim Instructor

Leaps & Bounds Sports Center; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community dedicated to teaching children essential swimming skills while having fun! As a swim instructor, you will play a crucial role in shaping foundational memories and life-saving skills for kids in Denham Springs. This part-time position offers a relaxed work environment, allowing you to enjoy your time by the pool while developing your professional skills and building lasting relationships. With opportunities for full-time positions in the aquatics industry, this role can be the stepping stone to a fulfilling career. If you love the water and want to make a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Culture

Flexible Schedule

Fun Work Environment

Qualifications

• Valid CPR Certification is a must for this role.
• Strong swimming skills and a love for working with kids are essential.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in swimming, ensuring their safety and skill development.
• Engage with children and parents to foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

CPR Certification

Swimming Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Swim instruction is the best part-time job available. Not only are we participating in the formation of foundational memories for dozens of children in the local community, but we’re also teaching them skills that could one day save their lives. That said, it’s much more than an impactful job - it's also a ton of fun! What other job would let you show up in flip flops every day and spend your shift in a pool?

BENEFITS:

1. A First Class Support Group: We highly prioritize work culture, and always aim to cultivate a tight-knit community among our staff. If you are working at Leaps & Bounds, you’ll always be surrounded by a friend group who’s there for you both on and off the pool deck.
2. Professional Development: Most of the staff at Leaps & Bounds are in their teens or twenties, and are constantly moving into new phases of their lives. To help them achieve their long-term dreams, we’re always available to offer our staff professional development advice, resume/portfolio reviews, and do our best to point them in the direction of networking opportunities in their field of choice!
3. Interpersonal Skill-Building: Teaching swim will allow you to demonstrate and improve your people skills, as each day will challenge you to engage with both children and their parents. Ever thought about taking a public speaking class? There’s no audience more forgiving than a group of toddlers!

When working with children, it’s of the utmost importance that you present a calm, knowing demeanor, and have confidence in any instructions you give. These traits will serve you well in the future, no matter what kind of work you may end up doing.

A Path to Full-Time Work:

While this may only be a part-time job for you at first, aquatics represents a multi-billion dollar global industry with full-time positions all over the country. A part-time job at Leaps & Bounds can lead to salaried career opportunities elsewhere as a:

1. Swim team coach
2. Swim school manager or supervisor
3. Lifeguard/CPR trainer
4. Pool maintenance worker
5. Personal Fitness trainer
6. Childcare worker
7. Classroom teacher

Although we’re just getting started, we hope to offer some full-time swim instructor positions to our staff in the near future!

STARTING PAY:
$9.50-$10.50/hour

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Valid CPR Certification (we connect new staff with a certification course)
2. A love for kids
3. A love for the water, and the ability to swim confidently

According to the CDC, drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death among children ages 1-4, and this number only drops to #2 by the age of 14. Additionally, 46% of American adults are afraid to go in swimming pools deeper than they can stand. If you’d like to give a generation of local kids a life-changing skill that could someday be life-saving, submit your application today!

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

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.