Swim Instructor

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club in Hillsboro, OR seeks a dedicated Swim Instructor to teach group lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 pm - 6:30 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am-12:30 pm. Additional hours for semi-private and private lessons may follow with experience and performance.

The role promotes water safety for all ages and skill levels. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $40 per hour in a community-focused environment that supports growth and success.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching swimming lessons to individuals of varying ages and skill levels.
• Ability to create and maintain engaging lesson plans that align with HFAC's guidelines.
• Proven track record of ensuring a safe and hygienic aquatic environment through routine inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear, constructive feedback and guidance to participants.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Aquatics Manager and fellow instructors to organize class schedules and special events.
• Commitment to promoting water safety and proper swimming techniques in all lessons.
• Enthusiasm for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engaging lesson plans tailored to group lessons, working within HFAC's guidelines to meet participants' needs effectively.
• Provide swimming lessons to individuals of various ages and skill levels, emphasizing water safety and proper swimming techniques.
• Regularly assess participants' progress. Offer constructive feedback and guidance, progressing students on HFAC's swim levels.
• Ensure a safe and hygienic aquatic environment through routine pool inspections, adherence to safety protocols, and enforcement of member policy.
• Collaborate with the Aquatics Manager, fellow instructors, and the overall HFAC team to organize class schedules and special events, fostering a positive team dynamic.

Skills

Experience teaching swimming

Lesson planning

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Collaboration

Water safety

Inclusive learning

Job description

Bring Your Passion for Aquatics to Life

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a dedicated and professional Swim Instructor to join our team. This instructor will teach group lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 pm - 6:30 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am-12:30 pm. Additional hours teaching semi-private and private clients become available with experience and strong performance.

The role offers the opportunity to teach swimming lessons and promote water safety for adults and kids of all ages and skill levels. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about helping others develop confidence in the water, whether guiding beginners through foundational skills or supporting experienced swimmers in refining their technique.

This is a rewarding role with competitive pay ranging from $17 to $40/hour, all within a vibrant, community-focused environment that supports your growth and success. If you're ready to transform your passion for aquatics into a meaningful and impactful career, apply today and contribute to helping individuals of all ages gain confidence and enjoyment in the water at Hawthorn Farm.

Compensation:

$17 - $40 hourly

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching swimming lessons to individuals of varying ages and skill levels.


• Ability to create and maintain engaging lesson plans that align with HFAC's guidelines.


• Proven track record of ensuring a safe and hygienic aquatic environment through routine inspections and adherence to safety protocols.


• Strong communication skills to provide clear, constructive feedback and guidance to participants.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Aquatics Manager and fellow instructors to organize class schedules and special events.


• Commitment to promoting water safety and proper swimming techniques in all lessons.


• Enthusiasm for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain engaging lesson plans tailored to group lessons, working within HFAC's guidelines to meet participants' needs effectively.


• Provide swimming lessons to individuals of various ages and skill levels, emphasizing water safety and proper swimming techniques.


• Regularly assess participants' progress. Offer constructive feedback and guidance, progressing students on HFAC's swim levels.


• Ensure a safe and hygienic aquatic environment through routine pool inspections, adherence to safety protocols, and enforcement of member policy.


• Collaborate with the Aquatics Manager, fellow instructors, and the overall HFAC team to organize class schedules and special events, fostering a positive team dynamic.