Swim Instructor - Natatorium (2026-2027)
Starting Date: Immediately
Pay: $15-$25 per hour (Hourly basis) | Position Type: Part‑time
Primary Purpose: To instruct and demonstrate proper swimming skills with an emphasis toward competitive swimming.
Qualifications
- CPR and First Aid certified
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, preferred but not required
- Previous aquatic experience, preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Be mentally and physically fit
- Must exhibit a love for working with children
- Flexibility, positivity, and willingness to try new ideas
- Ability to work evenings during the school year
- Ability to work mornings, evenings, or both during the summer season
- Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content, and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.
- Effective communication skills
- Understanding of and commitment to customer care principles
Experience
- Experience in teaching swimming classes and individuals of various ages and ability levels, preferred
- Competitive swimming experience, preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Adhere to and instruct all swim lesson participants in the established learn-to-swim curriculum.
- Maintain a high level of safety in his/her own class, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.
- Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
- Work collaboratively with participants and aquatics staff to ensure an educational, engaging, and inviting experience and learning environment for all participants.
- Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
- Teach a variety of swim skill levels, educating participants on proper technique and swimmer safety.
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
- Attend mandatory orientation, meetings, and training sessions as scheduled.
- Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant or teacher questions, and/or to clean up supplies.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions
Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to high humidity and potential chemical hazards in pool water. Moderate lifting; crouching, kneeling, sitting and standing. Working on slippery surfaces.