Swim Instructor/Lifeguard- Full Time

usssa-careers; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

usssa-careers in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Swim Instructor to teach lifesaving swim skills and lead within a supportive team. You will participate in paid training, contribute to program culture, and mentor new instructors while maintaining strong family communication and safety standards.

The role requires leadership experience, reliability, and the ability to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced aquatic setting, with occasional commute to Appleton if needed.

Qualifications

• Leadership or management experience required.
• Reliability and strong communication skills essential.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced aquatic environment.
• Willingness to commute to Appleton if needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership/management experience

Reliability

Communication skills

Evenings/weekend availability

Aquatic environment comfort

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) - $16.50/Hour
• Pay increase upon training completion - $18/Hour
• Eligible for ongoing leadership development - 3% increase per additional training completed

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.