Swim Instructor

Daland Swim School; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Paid training provided

Job summary

Daland Swim School in Thousand Oaks is seeking enthusiastic Swim Instructors to teach children and adults essential swimming and water safety skills in a fun, encouraging environment. You’ll help students overcome fears, celebrate milestones, and build confidence in the water.

No previous swim instruction experience is required—paid, hands-on training is provided to help you become a successful instructor. We welcome friendly, dependable individuals who enjoy working with people and staying

Qualifications

• Age 18+
• Friendly, patient, enthusiastic, dependable
• Comfortable working with children and being in the water
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Willingness to participate in paid training and ongoing professional development
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required; on-site courses available with reimbursement after six months of employment

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging swim lessons to students of different ages and abilities
• Demonstrate swimming techniques and essential water safety skills
• Create a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment
• Help students build confidence, improve their skills, and celebrate their progress
• Communicate with parents and guardians about student development
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pool environment
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and management to provide an excellent experience for every swimmer

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Energetic

Team player

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Swim Instructor

Daland Swim School | Part-Time | Paid Training Provided

About Us

Daland Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills and building confident swimmers since 1987! As a family-owned business, we've helped more than 100,000 students learn to swim while creating a fun, supportive environment for our families and staff.

We're looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and positive individuals to join our team. If you love working with people, enjoy being active, and want a job where you can make a real difference, we'd love to meet you!

About the Position

As a Swim Instructor, you'll teach children and adults essential swimming and water safety skills in a fun, encouraging environment. You'll help students overcome fears, celebrate milestones, and build confidence in the water.

No previous swim teaching experience? No problem!

We provide paid, hands-on training to give you the skills and confidence to become a successful instructor.

What You'll Do

• Teach engaging swim lessons to students of different ages and abilities.
• Demonstrate swimming techniques and essential water safety skills.
• Create a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment.
• Help students build confidence, improve their skills, and celebrate their progress.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about student development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pool environment.
• Work collaboratively with fellow instructors and management to provide an excellent experience for every swimmer.

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Friendly, patient, enthusiastic, and dependable.
• Comfortable working with children and being in the water.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to participate in paid training and ongoing professional development.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required. Not certified yet? We offer certification courses on-site, with reimbursement available after six months of employment.

Previous swim instruction experience is not required!

Experience in childcare, teaching, coaching, or swimming is a plus.

Why Work at Daland?

• Paid, hands-on training — no experience necessary!
• Opportunities to develop teaching, leadership, and communication skills.
• A fun, active, and team-oriented work environment.
• Supportive management and opportunities for professional growth.
• The chance to teach lifesaving skills and make a lasting impact in your community.

Our Core Values

Professional Team Player | Enthusiastic Problem Solver | Love & Respect for All

These values guide how we work together, support our swimmers, and serve our community every day.

Ready to Dive In?

Whether you're an experienced instructor or looking to try something new, we'd love to hear from you! Join Daland Swim School and be part of a team that's helping develop safe, confident, happy swimmers for life.