Senior Swim Instructor

YEB PAYROLL•Smyrna, GA

17d•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 to the General Manager, this role provides initial and ongoing staff training, monitors certifications and training milestones, supervises instructors and lifeguards, and coaches instructors in and out of the water. The Senior Instructor also supports curriculum implementation, reinforces safety standards, communicates with families about swimmer progress, and works with management to identify training needs. The position is on-site, requires 20 or more hours per week, and includes weekdays, weeknights, and weekends. Hours may be affected by seasonality.

Requirements

Experience in swimming instruction is required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least six 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 all team members.
Ensure required staff certifications are obtained, current, and compliant.
Track and manage employee training, including onboarding, certifications, in-services, renewals, and development milestones.
Supervise instructors and lifeguards to ensure high-quality lessons and adherence to safety and brand standards.
Coach and mentor instructors both in and out of the water.
Assist instructors in the water with curriculum challenges.
Conduct quarterly in-services.
Provide constructive feedback through evaluations or immediate coaching.
Collaborate with the management team 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 swimmers are progressing and receiving an exceptional experience.
Help instructors communicate with parents about their children's progress.