Swim Instructor

Big Sky Fitness; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

A fun place to work

Job summary

Join the Big Sky Swim Program as a Swim Instructor and enjoy a fun, flexible job that allows you to make a difference in the community. Enjoy paid training, year-round employment, and flexible hours, making it ideal for students or those seeking extra hours.

Qualifications

• No prior teaching experience necessary, but willingness to learn is a must.
• 16 years or older required.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction and enforce safety rules.
• Build relationships with students and parents.
• Inspect pool areas and maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Enthusiastic Personality

Education

American Red Cross - Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job description Are you searching for a job that’s genuinely fun? Do you dream of wearing flip-flops at work all year round? Want to gain life-saving experience and make a real difference in the community? If so, we want YOU! Join the Big Sky Swim Program and dive into an exciting career! Voted #1 Gyms in Hartford County 20+ years in a row!

We value our employees and reward their hard work! We offer paid training and flexible shifts - making this a great role for students, parents or anyone who wants to pick up some extra hours without working late nights.

Compensation and Benefits:

● Paid Training

● Year-round employment with flexible hours

● Employee Discount

● A fun place to work

● Valuable work experience

● Increased social opportunities

● An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

● Compensation: $17-$25 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Provide swim instruction.

● Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents.

● Enforce safety rules and regulations.

● Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

● Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.

● Use problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.

● Inspect pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.

● Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.

● Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, pool vacuuming, etc…

● Attend mandatory meetings/training outside of regular working hours.

● Weekday and weekend availability.

Qualifications:

● Excellent communication and organizational skills

● Enthusiastic Personality

● 16 years or older

● No prior teaching experience necessary, but a willingness to learn and have fun is a must!

Certificates and Licenses: American Red Cross- Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment: Swim instructors spend the majority of their working time in the pool with students.