Swim Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 2 years or more of recreation/aquatics-related experience.
• Prior team leadership/supervisory experience.
• Ability to collaborate with others and attract, motivate, and effectively coach teams.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to relate well with a diverse set of youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Demonstrates safe and age-appropriate strategies in interactions with youth.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to effectively lead in-services and trainings.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents.
• Current, relevant Aquatics training and certifications (e.g., lifeguard, swim instructor, CPR for Professional Rescuer) or the ability to be certified within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to pass a water skills/swim test.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of job including the physical stamina, agility and sudden exertion required to safely lead sports and aquatics programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operation of aquatic programs.
• Planning, promoting, creating, and coordinating programs.
• Maintaining records.
• Scheduling staff.
• Ensuring proper pool maintenance.
• Networking with public agencies and community organizations.
• Recruiting, training, and supervising team members (team leads/coordinators, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, volunteers, etc.).
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in facilities and programs.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Completing all child abuse prevention training, as required.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits
• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
• Wellness programs
• Mental health resources
• Family gym membership
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work hours
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Discounts on programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Company-sponsored events