Water Safety Instructor- LSG
About The Position
Aqua-Tots Swim School is hiring a part-time Water Safety Instructor in Arvada. The instructor teaches children to become safe and confident swimmers, creating a fun, engaging, and safe learning environment while building relationships with families. Lessons follow the Aqua-Tots curriculum and serve students of all ages and skill levels. The role requires availability for at least two shifts per week, including afternoons/evenings and weekends, with flexible scheduling based on availability. The instructor monitors pool safety, follows safety procedures, checks pool chemicals and records results, keeps the pool area clean and ready, tracks student progress, communicates with parents, and supports the swim school team. The position pays $15.50–$16 per hour. Legacy Swim School operates 44 Aqua-Tots locations across multiple states and describes opportunities for career growth within the organization.
Requirements
- Ability to work at least two shifts per week.
- Availability that includes afternoons/evenings and weekends.
- Comfort in the water and ability to swim.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive, energetic, and patient attitude.
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, such as coaching, teaching, camps, or babysitting.
- Aquatics experience, such as lifeguarding, swim team, or swim instruction.
Responsibilities
- Teach engaging swim lessons using the Aqua-Tots curriculum for students of all ages and skill levels.
- Maintain constant awareness of pool safety and follow safety procedures, including Minor In-Water Incident protocols.
- Build relationships with families and provide updates on students’ progress and development.
- Answer parent questions and explain the curriculum, student progression, and next steps.
- Check pool chemicals, log results, and keep the pool area clean, organized, and safe.
- Assist with cleaning the pool deck, windows, and showers.
- Complete Aqua-Cards accurately at the end of each shift.
- Attend trainings and staff meetings and support team goals under the guidance of the Lead on Duty.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Paid training
- Holidays off
- Flexible, consistent scheduling based on availability
- 401(k) opportunities
- Team incentives and potential bonuses
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- For full-time teammates: health insurance with HSA and FSA options
- For full-time teammates: employer-paid dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- For full-time teammates: 401(k) with company match
- For full-time teammates: paid time off (PTO)
- For full-time teammates: parental leave
- For full-time teammates: employee discount on lessons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
