Swim Instructor

SafeSplash South Plainfield•South Plainfield, NJ

20d

About The Position

SafeSplash South Plainfield is hiring a Swim Instructor to teach swimming skills using the Streamline Brands curriculum in a fun, positive manner. Instructors provide students and customers with ongoing, positive corrective feedback; organize class time to include repetition, reinforcement, and the introduction of required skills; and ensure swimmer safety. The role supports SafeSplash’s focus on teaching water safety, swimming technique, and confidence in the water. Training may be provided to candidates without prior swim-instruction experience.

Requirements

Previous swim-instruction experience is preferred, but training is available.
WSI certification is preferred.
Current American Red Cross CPR-PR/AED and First Aid certifications for adults, swimmers, and infants are preferred; the employer will help the hire obtain certification within 60 days.
Special consideration is given to instructors with experience teaching swimmers ages 6 months to 10 years and swimmers with special needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous swim-instruction experience.
WSI certification.
Current American Red Cross CPR-PR/AED and First Aid certifications for adults, swimmers, and infants.
Experience teaching swimmers ages 6 months to 10 years and swimmers with special needs.

Responsibilities

Teach swimming skills in accordance with the Streamline Brands curriculum in a fun, positive manner.
Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and customers on their swimming efforts.
Structure class time to incorporate repetition, reinforcement, and the introduction of required skills.
Ensure swimmer safety.