AQ Swim Instructor

Reston Association•Reston, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about teaching swimming and promoting water safety in your community? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset—its real property. At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking Swim Instructors to join our Aquatics team! This role is ideal for enthusiastic, knowledgeable individuals who are passionate about swimming and ready to make a meaningful impact by teaching students of all ages and abilities. Swim Instructors are responsible for delivering group, private (1-on-1), and semi-private (2-on-1) swim lessons across RA’s pools. All lessons must follow Reston Association’s standards and policies. Instructors create a safe and positive learning environment using age-appropriate, progressive teaching techniques to engage students and promote skill development. They are expected to write comprehensive lesson plans for group lessons, maintain a neat teaching space, and ensure proper use of equipment. Instructors must attend orientation, communicate regularly with the Swim Lesson Coordinator, and participate in meetings and training throughout the season. Administrative duties include attendance, reporting instructional hours, and maintaining communication with clients. Instructors are responsible for scheduling and coordinating private lessons directly with their clients. Candidates must hold a current Water Safety Instructor certification (provided upon hire) and are expected to consistently demonstrate the skills outlined in their certification, adhere to all standards and protocols associated with it, and maintain its validity through ongoing compliance and renewal as required. This position offers 2–20+ hours per week from May-September, depending on lesson demand and instructor availability. These hours depend on operational needs and are subject to change. Hourly wage will be based on the candidate’s experience, education, and overall fit for the role.

Requirements

Age 16+
A passion for swimming and water safety
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with a diverse population
Organized and proactive with the ability to manage lesson schedules and client communication
Friendly, confident, and well-spoken demeanor
Ability to provide high-quality internal customer service to a diverse population
Physical ability to move up to 50 lbs, hear whistle alerts from 50 yards, see hand gestures from 25 yards. (Corrective eyewear and assistance devices are permitted)
Current certifications in: Nationally recognized Water Safety Instructor Certification (American Red Cross preferred)

Responsibilities

Delivering group, private (1-on-1), and semi-private (2-on-1) swim lessons across RA’s pools.
Creating a safe and positive learning environment using age-appropriate, progressive teaching techniques to engage students and promote skill development.
Writing comprehensive lesson plans for group lessons
Maintaining a neat teaching space
Ensuring proper use of equipment
Attending orientation
Communicating regularly with the Swim Lesson Coordinator
Participating in meetings and training throughout the season
Administrative duties include attendance, reporting instructional hours, and maintaining communication with clients.
Scheduling and coordinating private lessons directly with their clients.