Swim Instructor

Foss Swim School•Parker, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Foss Swim School (FOSS) Swim Teachers teach swimming while helping students build confidence and lifelong water safety skills. The role includes paid training and ongoing support, with opportunities to increase base pay through additional training. Teachers lead lessons for 1–4 students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum and build positive relationships with students, families, and teammates. This is a part-time, year-round position requiring a minimum of 10–12 hours per week, typically across three shifts of 3–5 hours each. Shifts include weekday evenings starting around 3:30 p.m. and weekend availability. Weekend shifts pay an additional $3 per hour; substitute shifts pay an additional $1 per hour. Quarterly performance bonuses are also possible. The starting rate is $19.50 per hour. The position works in and around a warm, humid indoor pool, with water temperatures up to 91 degrees. Instructors participate in water-based training and instruction, demonstrate swim strokes, remain active in water up to 4 feet deep, and respond to safety situations. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfortable working in a warm indoor pool.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable working in a warm, humid indoor pool environment.
Able to participate in water-based training, including putting your face in the water, floating, and going underwater.
Able to demonstrate basic freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly strokes.
Able to move safely and remain active in water up to 4 feet deep.
Able to reach overhead and below the knees, and perform movements such as bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Able to read and comprehend written and digital training materials and use a computer for online training.
Able to work safely around pool chemicals, industrial equipment, and aquatic facility supplies.
Enjoy working with children and helping others succeed.
Available for a minimum of 10–12 hours per week, typically three shifts, including weekday evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Teach swim lessons for 1–4 students using the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
Create a safe, engaging learning environment that helps students build confidence and water safety skills.
Build positive relationships with students, families, and teammates through clear communication and collaboration.
Adapt lessons to individual student needs while maintaining a safe learning environment.
Maintain a positive, reliable, and professional attitude during lessons.
Participate in water-based training and instruction, including demonstrating skills within the FOSS Swim Path curriculum.
Demonstrate basic freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly strokes.
Monitor students, communicate effectively, and respond appropriately to safety situations in a busy aquatic environment.
Complete online training courses, videos, reading assignments, and assessments.