Swim Team Coach / Lead Instructor

SafeSplash Swim School; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Daily Pay available

Flexible Hours

Free Swim Lessons for immediate family

Job summary

SafeSplash Swim School in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Lead Swim Instructor to support the training and development of swim instructors while continuing to deliver high-quality swim instruction.

This role partners with the Senior Swim Instructor to onboard and develop new team members, ensuring consistent delivery of SafeSplash curriculum and safe, engaging lessons for children.

Qualifications

• Experience as Swim Instructor with SafeSplash curriculum or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of swim instruction techniques and safety standards.
• Ability to demonstrate and teach skills to students and instructors.
• Comfortable providing peer-to-peer guidance and feedback.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming skills in accordance with the SafeSplash curriculum in a fun, engaging, and safe manner
• Provide continuous, positive, and constructive feedback to students and parents
• Structure class time effectively to maximize learning and skill progression
• Track and document student progress to ensure consistent development and proper class placement
• Conduct "Splash n’ Tell" sessions as required
• Partner with the Senior Swim Instructor to support onboarding and in-water training of new instructors
• Demonstrate proper teaching techniques, curriculum standards, and safety expectations
• Provide real-time guidance and support to new instructors during their initial teaching shifts
• Reinforce SafeSplash curriculum standards and consistency in lesson delivery
• Share observations and feedback with the Senior Swim Instructor and management team to support instructor development
• Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining constant supervision and adhering to all safety protocols
• Maintain structured, organized classes with efficient transitions
• Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately to management
• Maintain proper use and organization of equipment
• Ensure timely class start and end times
• Follow all SafeSplash policies, procedures, and uniform standards
• Communicate effectively with team members to support a consistent student experience

Skills

Swim instruction

Feedback to students

Class management

Safety protocols

Peer guidance

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching and developing others while making a lasting impact on children’s lives? We are seeking a Lead Swim Instructor to support the training and development of swim instructors while continuing to deliver high-quality swim instruction.

This lead instructor role is specifically for our Swim Team Coach. If you believe in building confident athletes, fostering teamwork, and making a lasting difference in the lives of young swimmers, we'd be honored to have you continue to build the legacy with us. Additionally, this role works in partnership with the Senior Swim Instructor to help onboard and develop new team members, while primarily functioning as a Swim Instructor. The Lead Swim Instructor plays a key role in maintaining consistency in instruction and reinforcing curriculum standards through hands‑on support. This position does not include administrative or leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Daily Pay available
• Flexible Hours
• Free Swim Lessons for immediate family of employees

Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Development

• Teach swimming skills in accordance with the SafeSplash curriculum in a fun, engaging, and safe manner
• Provide continuous, positive, and constructive feedback to students and parents
• Structure class time effectively to maximize learning and skill progression
• Track and document student progress to ensure consistent development and proper class placement
• Conduct "Splash n’ Tell" sessions as required

Training Support

• Partner with the Senior Swim Instructor to support onboarding and in-water training of new instructors
• Demonstrate proper teaching techniques, curriculum standards, and safety expectations
• Provide real-time guidance and support to new instructors during their initial teaching shifts
• Reinforce SafeSplash curriculum standards and consistency in lesson delivery
• Share observations and feedback with the Senior Swim Instructor and management team to support instructor development

Safety & Class Management

• Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining constant supervision and adhering to all safety protocols
• Maintain structured, organized classes with efficient transitions
• Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately to management

Operational Excellence

• Maintain proper use and organization of equipment
• Ensure timely class start and end times
• Follow all SafeSplash policies, procedures, and uniform standards
• Communicate effectively with team members to support a consistent student experience

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Swim Instructor with demonstrated proficiency in SafeSplash curriculum (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of swim instruction techniques and safety standards
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and teach skills to both students and instructors
• Comfortable providing peer-to-peer guidance and feedback in a supportive manner
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or obtained within 30 days) training available.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in and around water and with children for extended periods