Swim Instructor Assistant and Leadership Needed

Atlanta Swim Academy; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding organization dedicated to making a difference in the community! As an Assistant Swim Instructor, you'll play a vital role in teaching students of all ages essential swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership, communication, and group management skills while working closely with children and their families. With growth opportunities available, you can advance your career quickly within the academy. If you're passionate about swimming and eager to help others learn to be safe in the water, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees

Employee Discount

Vacation and PTO

Team Building Outings

Qualifications

• Knowledge of swimming skills and mechanics is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small groups of swimmers through progressively challenging swim skills.
• Plan and organize class time through lesson plans.

Skills

Swimming Skills Knowledge

Communication Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Outgoing Personality

Education

Certification in Lifeguard Training

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Assistant Swim Instructor (Leadership Experience & Career Growth Opportunities!)

Atlanta Swim Academy is rapidly expanding, and we are looking for Swim Instructors to start immediately. Make a difference in your community by helping students of all ages learn to be safe in the water. Gain leadership, communication, and group management skills in a fun-filled family atmosphere. Swim Instructors are the core of Atlanta Swim Academy’s learn-to-swim program. They teach age- and ability-appropriate progressive skills to swimmers—from basic swimming skills for young swimmers to competition-specific training for advanced swimmers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Lead small groups (1-4) of swimmers through a series of progressively challenging swim skills.
2. Plan and effectively organize class time through lesson plans.
3. Teach and lead with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
4. Provide for consistency in instruction by working each assigned lesson.
5. Communicate with parents and swimmers on progress towards goals.
6. Complete any necessary paperwork and reports.
7. Enforce all facility policies, rules, and regulations.
8. Cover all material required in a level.

Qualifications and Skills:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of swimming skills and mechanics.
2. Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
3. Comfortable working with children of all ages.
4. Ability to lead and motivate.
5. Available to work at least one 4-hour shift either Sat. or Sun.
6. Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid (training and course will be available for candidates after hiring; however, preference will be given to those that have active certification).

We have found most success in team members that possess the following background/experience:

1. Teaching / Coaching.
2. Health / Fitness.
3. Sports & Recreation.
4. Physical Training.
5. Education / Childcare.
6. Leadership & Team Management.
7. Communication.
8. Problem-Solving Skills.
9. Outgoing Personality.
10. Organizational Skills.

Benefits:

1. Atlanta Swim Academy offers growth opportunities for those that qualify! Fast-paced promotions are available to Lead Instructor and Instructor Supervisor positions.
2. There are also opportunities to be cross-trained in multiple departments within the company, including retail, customer service, administration, team management, HR/PR, coaching, and logistics.
3. Health Insurance is available to full-time employees.
4. Employee discount.
5. Other benefits including Vacation, PTO, etc.
6. Team building outings and functions.

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.