Swim Instructor- Full Time

Wisconsin Swim Academy, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; 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 in Appleton seeks a Full-Time Swim Instructor passionate about teaching swim skills to children and families. You will play a vital role in our program by mentoring others, maintaining safety standards, and building positive relationships.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, reliability, and excellent communication skills, willing to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a strong team culture and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching swimming skills to children and families.
• Ability to mentor and support fellow instructors.
• Commitment to uphold WSA's values: positivity, community, honesty, and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality swim lessons to students of all abilities.
• Support Emergency Action Plans and maintain safety standards.
• Build positive relationships with families and ensure welcoming communication.
• Assist with onboarding new instructors and foster team culture.
• Maintain scheduling availability and lesson coverage.
• Participate in ongoing training and leadership development.

Skills

Leadership or management experience

Reliability

Strong communication skills

Comfort in fast-paced aquatic environment

Job description

Benefits

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

Position

Full‑Time Swim Instructor
Location: Wisconsin Swim Academy
Hours: 30–40 hours per 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.