Swim Instructor at WEST Coast Aquatics

Homebase, Inc.; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus pay

Private Lessons (revenue share)

Job summary

West Coast Aquatics is seeking an in-water Instructor to teach youth swim lessons and foster a positive, safe learning environment following the WEST curriculum, prioritizing swimmer safety. Part-time, in-person role in Bothell, WA with set schedule (Mon/Wed 4–7pm; Tue/Thu 4–7pm; Sat 10am–2pm).

Compensation starts at $18 per hour, with 50% revenue share on private lessons and bonus pay. Prior swim lessons or team experience is encouraged but not required; ideal candidates are outgoing, friendly

Qualifications

• Teaching / working with children helpful but not required.
• Swim experience helpful but not required.
• Outgoing, friendly and hardworking candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-water youth swimming lessons.
• Attend in-service training and meetings.
• Adhere to the WEST teaching curriculum.
• Follow all WEST policies.

Skills

Teaching children

Swim experience

In-person instruction

Job description

WEST Coast Aquatics is seeking to add a member to our aquatics team that will teach youth swim lessons. This person should be comfortable in the water and facilitate a positive learning environment following the WEST curriculum and prioritizing swimmer safety.

Compensation

$18+ per hour and will reflect the experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Applicants with prior swim lessons and swim team experience are strongly encouraged to apply and will be compensated accordingly!

Instructor Duties

• Teach in-water youth swimming lessons.
• Attend in-service training and meetings.
• Adhere to the WEST teaching curriculum.
• Follow all WEST policies.

Private Lessons

We pay our instructors a 50% revenue share for all private lessons. Private Lessons may only be done during designated times and while working the Group Lessons schedule that month.

Work Schedule

Instructors must be able to adhere to the set schedule to create consistency with classes. Set schedule days are:

• Monday & Wednesday4-7pm
• Tuesday & Thursday4-7pm
• Saturday 10am-2pm

Requirements

Swim Instructors must engage students and communicate feedback to effectively teach. Candidates should be outgoing, friendly and hard-working.

• Teaching / Working with Children: Not required but helpful.
• Swim Experience: Not required but helpful.

About West Coast Aquatics

We are a 501c3 non-profit, coach-run organization. We own and operate our facility and pride ourselves on fostering excellence both in and out of the pool while instilling life lessons such as dedication, sportsmanship and a strong work ethic.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 4-hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Private Lessons (revenue share)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bothell, WA 98012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Competitive Swimming (Preferred)
• Teaching children (Preferred)

Work Location: In person