Swim Instructor

EXOS•Saint Paul, MN

24d

About The Position

Exos is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach students of various ages and skill levels according to the site's instructional guidelines. The instructor plans lessons, selects appropriate drills, evaluates progress, demonstrates and explains skills, and helps students improve their performance while minimizing fear. The role requires maintaining a safe, positive, and professional teaching environment; communicating student progress to students or parents; and explaining and enforcing facility rules and procedures. The instructor also attends in-service trainings, maintains accurate records, and prepares course completion certificates. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and hold, or be able to obtain at hire, CPR/AED, First Aid, and Red Cross Lifeguarding certifications. Prior lifeguarding or swim lesson teaching experience is preferred but not required. Compensation is $15–$20 per hour, with minimum rates potentially varying due to local wage laws. Pay depends on location, specialty, certifications, work experience, and other business needs. Exos offers benefits to eligible full-time employees, including health insurance, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off; eligible part-time employees may also have access to a variety of benefits.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, or the ability to obtain them at the time of hire.
Current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, or the ability to obtain it at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience lifeguarding or teaching swim lessons.

Responsibilities

Teach various levels and age groups according to the site's instructional guidelines.
Plan lessons, select appropriate drills, and evaluate student progress.
Demonstrate and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
Attend all in-service trainings.
Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels.
Communicate each student's progress to the student or, where appropriate, the student's parents.
Project and promote a professional image.
Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures to patrons.
Perform other tasks as assigned.