Senior Swim Instructor

YEB PAYROLL LLC•Smyrna, GA

8h•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Swim Instructor oversees the training and continued education of swim instructors and helps maintain a safe, engaging, high-quality experience for students, parents, and staff. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role trains and supervises instructors and lifeguards, supports curriculum implementation, monitors safety and certifications, and helps ensure swimmers progress and families receive clear communication.

Requirements

Experience in swimming instruction is required.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, adapt, and take initiative.
Comfortable working around water and interacting with children and parents.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within 30 days of hire; training is available.
Lifeguard certification, training, and instructing are required within 90 days; training is available.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of teaching swim lessons at SafeSplash Swim School (preferred).
Supervisor or team leadership experience in aquatics, education, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide initial training for new staff and ongoing training for all team members.
Ensure required staff certifications are obtained, current, and compliant.
Track employee training and development, including onboarding, certifications, in-services, renewals, and development milestones.
Supervise instructors and lifeguards to ensure lesson quality and compliance with safety and brand standards.
Coach and mentor instructors in and out of the water.
Assist instructors in the water with curriculum challenges.
Conduct quarterly in-services for continued education.
Provide constructive feedback through evaluations or immediate coaching.
Collaborate with the management team to determine training needs.
Ensure customer safety and report unsafe activities, equipment, or instruction to management.
Give instructors immediate feedback when they do not meet curriculum safety requirements.
Address customer inquiries and help ensure an exceptional experience and swimmer progress.
Assist instructors with communicating children’s progress to parents.