Swim Instructor
Aqua-Tots Swim School•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
Aqua-Tots North Indianapolis is hiring part-time Swim Instructors to teach children ages 4 months to 12 years in our indoor pool. No previous swim teaching or childcare experience is required. If you can swim, enjoy working with kids, and are ready to learn, we will provide paid training. We are looking for dependable people who arrive on time and consistently work their scheduled shifts.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work for every scheduled shift.
- Be available for at least 2 shifts per week so you can complete training and build your skills through regular practice.
- Enjoy working with children and families and support our mission of drowning prevention.
- Arrive on time, consistently work your scheduled shifts, and follow the school's attendance and call-out procedures. Communicate scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Be patient, coachable, willing to receive feedback, and committed to Aqua-Tots core values and safety standards.
- Complete paid training and attend required monthly paid in-service training.
- Be able to swim, demonstrate basic swimming skills, and work actively in the pool while teaching children.
Nice To Haves
- Weekend availability is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach group and private swim lessons using the Aqua-Tots curriculum and lesson standards.
- Make safety your first priority. Follow pool safety rules and in-water incident procedures, and report concerns promptly to aquatic leadership or the Lead on Duty.
- Help children build water safety skills through patient instruction, encouragement, and consistent expectations.
- Build relationships with families, explain student progress after class, and answer questions about curriculum and advancement.
- Update each student's digital Aqua-Card accurately at the end of your shift.
- Check pool chemicals and maintain the chemical log as trained and assigned.
- Keep teaching equipment organized and help clean the pool environment, including the deck, windows, and showers.
- Apply coaching and evaluation feedback, attend staff meetings and monthly paid in-service training, and support team tasks assigned by your lead.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Ongoing coaching
- Monthly paid in-service training
- Flexible, consistent scheduling
- Free swim lessons for children, siblings, and direct family members
- A break room stocked with drinks, food, and snacks
- Team Member of the Month recognition
- Team events
- A Team Lead path and opportunities to grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
