Swim Instructor

Schafer Sports Center; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun team atmosphere

Competitive pay

Employee discounts on swim lessons

Job summary

A local swim school in Ewing Township, NJ, is seeking a part-time swim instructor responsible for teaching swimming skills and ensuring student safety in a fun environment. The role includes afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. Ideal candidates should show compassion for students, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work in the water for extended periods. Competitive pay and employee discounts on lessons are offered.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassion for children and adults.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Must commit to at least 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students during swim classes.
• Teach swimming skills using the provided curriculum.
• Encourage confidence in students.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in the water

Dependability

Willingness to be coached

Ability to focus in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Why Choose Swim?

You get to work with kids, teaching a life skill that could be life saving

It's a fun, creative, flip flop friendly environment

Every day is different with new chances to make a difference

As a swim instructor you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students and fellow staff members. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner. As a swim instructor you will report to the Aquatics Supervisor or Site Supervisor during shifts and provide support throughout the pool deck as needed.

We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water. We offer paid training. Starting wage is negotiable with prior experience. This is a part-time position that requires afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Make sure everyone is safe.
• Love and respect students while teaching them to swim.
• Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable.
• Complete required training and be a continual learner.
• Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student.
• Smile and have fun during your entire shift.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassion for children and adults
• Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 5 hours
• Strong communication skills
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached
• The ability to focus in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment, afternoons and weekends required

Benefits

• Fun team atmosphere
• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts/swim lessons

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.