Swim Instructor- Full Time

Wisconsin Swim Academy, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Wisconsin Swim Academy, LLC is seeking a dedicated full-time Swim Instructor in Appleton to teach lessons and lead by example within a safety-focused program.

You will mentor junior staff, support scheduling, and participate in ongoing leadership development while helping families learn lifesaving swimming skills. Flexible evenings/weekends are required and training is paid for 8–12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience required.
• Reliability and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced aquatic environment.
• Willingness to commute to Appleton.
• Evenings and weekends availability.

Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality swim lessons using WSA curriculum.
• Support safety standards and Emergency Action Plans.
• Build positive relationships with families and provide welcoming communication.
• Assist onboarding of new instructors and contribute to a strong team culture.
• Maintain scheduling and lesson coverage.
• Participate in ongoing training and leadership development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Aquatics environment

Schedule flexibility

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Full-Time Swim Instructor

Location: Wisconsin Swim Academy

Hours:

30-40 hours/week

Compensation:

• Paid training (8-12 weeks)
• Pay increase upon training completion
• Eligible for ongoing leadership development

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, full-time team member who is passionate about helping children and families learn lifesaving swimming skills. Full-time employees are key contributors to our program's culture, consistency, and long-term growth. Those in this role must have strong leadership or management experience and enjoy stepping into decision-making, training, and mentoring opportunities.

What You'll Do

• Teach high-quality swim lessons to students of all abilities using WSA curriculum
• Support Emergency Action Plans and maintain safety standards
• Build positive relationships with families and provide welcoming, encouraging communication
• Assist with onboarding new instructors and contributing to a strong team culture
• Maintain consistent availability for scheduling and lesson coverage
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and leadership development opportunities

Training

• 8-12 weeks of paid training

What We're Looking For

• Leadership or management experience
• Reliability and strong communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced aquatic environment
• Commitment to upholding WSA's values: positivity, community, honesty, and empathy
• Willingness to commute to Appleton if needed
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.