Part Time Swim Instructor

Atlanta Swim Academy•Marietta, GA

3d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Atlanta Swim Academy is seeking Swim Instructors to join its expanding learn-to-swim program. Instructors teach swimmers of different ages and abilities, from basic swimming skills to competition-specific training, in a family-oriented environment. The role offers opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and group-management skills, with potential advancement to Lead Instructor and Instructor Supervisor roles and cross-training in other departments.

Requirements

Knowledge of swimming skills and mechanics is preferred.
Excellent communication skills with children and adults are preferred.
Comfort working with children of all ages is preferred.
Ability to lead and motivate is preferred.
Available to work at least one four-hour shift on Saturday or Sunday and at least two weekdays.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid certifications are preferred; training and courses will be available after hiring.
Relevant backgrounds or experience may include teaching or coaching, health or fitness, sports and recreation, physical training, education or childcare, leadership and team management, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; an outgoing personality is also identified as a successful-team-member attribute.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of swimming skills and mechanics.
Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
Comfort working with children of all ages.
Ability to lead and motivate.
Active American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
Background or experience in teaching or coaching, health or fitness, sports and recreation, physical training, education or childcare, leadership and team management, communication, problem-solving, or organizational skills; outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

Lead small groups of 1–4 swimmers through progressively challenging swim skills.
Plan and organize class time using lesson plans.
Teach and lead with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Provide consistent instruction for each assigned lesson.
Communicate swimmers’ progress toward goals to parents and swimmers.
Cooperate with teammates and participate in ongoing training.
Enforce facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Cover all material required for each level.

Benefits

Free uniforms.
Health insurance is available to full-time employees working at least 35 hours per week.
Opportunity for advancement, including potential promotion to Lead Instructor and Instructor Supervisor.
Paid time off, vacation, and other PTO.
Parental leave.
Training and development.
Vision insurance.
Wellness resources.
401(k) matching.
Performance-based bonus.
Company parties and team-building outings and functions.
Dental insurance.
Employee discounts on lessons and retail.
Flexible schedule.
Free food and snacks.
Opportunities to cross-train in retail, customer service, administration, team management, coaching, and logistics.