Senior Swim Instructor

YEB PAYROLL•Riverhead, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SafeSplash is seeking a Senior Swim Instructor to oversee the training and continued education of swim instructors. Reporting to the General Manager, this role helps maintain a safe, engaging, and exceptional experience for students, parents, and staff. The Senior Instructor provides initial and ongoing staff training, tracks certifications and development, supervises instructors and lifeguards, coaches staff, and supports curriculum delivery. The role also promotes customer satisfaction and swimmer progress by assisting instructors with parent communication and responding to customer inquiries. This is an on-site role requiring 20 or more hours per week, with weekdays, weeknights, and weekends required; hours may vary with seasonality.

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.
Comfort working around water and interacting with children and parents.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and remain on one's feet 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 experience teaching swim lessons at SafeSplash Swim School.
Supervisor or team leadership experience in aquatics, education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide initial training for new staff and ongoing training for team members.
Ensure required staff certifications are obtained, current, and compliant.
Track employee training, including onboarding, certifications, in-services, renewals, and development milestones.
Supervise instructors and lifeguards to ensure lesson quality and adherence to 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.
Provide staff with constructive feedback through evaluations or immediate coaching.
Collaborate with management to determine training needs.
Promote 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 in communicating with parents about their children's progress.