Swim Instructor / Teacher

Shelby American, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to teaching essential swim skills in a fun and safe environment. As a Swim Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping children's lives by instilling confidence and safety around water. With a focus on enjoyment and learning, you'll lead classes that cater to various ages and skill levels. This opportunity not only allows you to share your passion for swimming but also offers a consistent schedule, competitive pay, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community. Dive into a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development!

Benefits

Paid Training Hours

401(k) with Company Match

Free Swim Lessons for Dependents

Performance Bonus Opportunity

Employee Discount – 25% off Retail

Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and comfortable working in a pool setting.
• Experience interacting with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a class of 1-4 students, providing hands-on swim instruction.
• Ensure a safe and engaging experience for students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Positive Attitude

Experience with Children

Aquatic Background

Ability to Teach

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

FOSS is making waves with its first-ever expansion into Colorado! With 31 schools already thriving across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, FOSS is now bringing its premier swim experience to the Centennial State. The new locations—Northglenn, Westminster, Lone Tree, and Castle Rock—will feature all the top-tier amenities that make FOSS a leader in swim education. Students will enjoy pools heated to a cozy 91 degrees, private changing stalls for added comfort, air-conditioned viewing rooms for families, and cutting-edge air and water filtration systems. Get ready, Colorado—FOSS is diving in!

Be Part of Our Grand Opening Team – Important dates to remember.

• May – FOSS will start conducting interviews
• June – Position Specific Trainings begins (specific days/times listed below)
  • Cohort 1: June 17 – July 6
  • Cohort 2: July 8 – July 27
• August – Time to get into the pools with a splash!

Position Purpose:

As a FOSS Swim Teacher, you will make memorable moments for children of all ages by teaching life-swim skills in a fun, splashy, and safe environment.

Have a passion for water? Come share your love of swimming with your community and FOSS will provide you with the training to confidently teach our Swim Path curriculum. This position allows you to lead the students in a structured, yet fun water-environment to develop their life enriching skills to provide a lifetime of confidence and safety around water.

Our Learn to Swim program gives you the opportunity to instruct a variety of ages and skill sets to make swimming a safe and enjoyable sport. Bring your ability to improvise, play, and connect because laughter is an important part of our teaching method.

Why Our Team Members Love FOSS:

• Splashy Culture: Our team members are the reason we have incredibly high customer satisfaction rates and repeat students. They make learning and work FUN!
• Meaningful Impact to Others: Teach children of all ages and adults an important life-skill to swim and stay safe around water, making an impact like professionals in childcare and daycare.
• Consistent Schedule (Part-time): We will work around your schedule to coordinate a consistent schedule for you to build relationships with students and families.
• Year-round Employment: Reliable schedules and advancement opportunities to grow your career with us!
• Paid Training Hours: We provide you with all the educational resources to be successful in your current and future role.
• Cool Uniform: We make sure you are comfortable in and out of the water.
• Competitive Wages (hourly $19.50+ other earning potential) & Benefits: We invest in our team members by continuing to develop their skills and offer performance bonuses, additional earnings, and career growth opportunities. Plus, offer a matching 401(k) plan, FREE lessons for your immediate family members, and much more.
• Collaborative, Supportive Leaders: We are here to support YOU!

Job Type: Part-time (minimum 12 hours / week)

Shift Type: 3 to 5-hour shifts

• Weekday Evening Shifts (starting around 3:00pm or 3:30pm)
• Weekend Shifts (includes additional $3.00 / hour pay)
• Substitute Shifts (includes additional $1.00 / hour pay)

Main Responsibilities as a Swim Teacher:

• Manage a class of 1-4 students by providing hands-on swim instruction (following the FOSS Swim Path curriculum), promote swimmer safety, and teach life-enriching skills.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and educational experience for students, similar to working in daycare or childcare settings.
• Build partnerships and interact with the student’s parent or guardian on their progress.
• Support & demonstrate our four Cultural Pillars: Connect, Collaborate, Empower, Belong
• Bring laughter, smiles, & FUN!

POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING: We like to make learning fun and have designated training cohorts to set you up for success. These cohorts provide a structured training schedule and allows you to learn and have fun with your team!

*Attending both training days/times for the full cohort session is required.

Cohort 1: June 17 – July 6

• 1a: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• 1b: Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Cohort 2: July 8 – July 27

• 2a: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30pm – 7:30pm
• 2b: Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am – 1:00pm

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Comfortable working in a pool setting.
• Work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
• Positive attitude and high energy.
• Practice good communication skills.
• Experience interacting with children is preferred.
• Aquatic background is preferred.
• Successfully Complete Position Specific Training.

Working Conditions: (if applicable)

• Ability to work in water and demonstrate the physical movements necessary to teach the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
• Work in an indoor pool facility that will be warm and humid with water temperatures up to 91 degrees.
• Ability to work in areas exposed to noise, chemicals, and industrial equipment and supplies.
• Speak with others, including children, using clear, professional, and age-appropriate language.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Team Member Benefits & Perks:

• Position Specific Training
• Advanced Skill Training
• Competitive Compensation
• Performance Bonus Opportunity (quarterly & annually)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Discount – 25% off Retail
• Free Swim Lessons for Dependents
• Referral Bonuses
• Growing Company with Advancement Opportunities
• Virtual Telemedicine and Mental Health Support

*Benefits vary by full-time and part-time.

Come Grow with Us!

Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers. We are growing and hiring swim professionals for roles across all our schools.

This position is a dive into our career opportunities. At Foss Swim School, we believe and have proven success with internally promoting our talented team members to advance their careers. We provide continuous trainings and offer education assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.

APPLY NOW! Our hiring process is quick and allows us to get to know each other.

First Interview (virtual) ~ Second Interview & Tour (on-site) ~ Offer & Welcome!

Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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