LowCountry Swim School
Location
North Charleston, South Carolina
The instructor is responsible for the safety of students while teaching swim skills using a specific curriculum. They focus on building water confidence and encouraging students to reach their full potential.
Candidates must have compassion for children and adults and the ability to work in water for up to 5 hours. A commitment of at least one year is required, including afternoon, evening, and weekend availability.
Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off We provide swim instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. Why Choose Swim? You get to work with kids, teaching a life skill that could be life saving It's a fun, creative, flip flop friendly environment Every day is different with new chances to make a difference As a swim instructor you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students and fellow staff members. You should be someone who welcomes feedback and is a continuous learner. As a swim instructor you will report to the Deck Supervisor or Site Supervisor during shifts and provide support throughout the pool deck as needed. We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves teaching and being around water. We offer paid training. Starting wage is negotiable with prior experience. This is a part-time position that requires afternoon/evening and weekend shifts.
Make sure everyone is safe. Love and respect students while teaching them to swim. Be a team player who is who is consistently dependable and reliable. Complete required training and be a continual learner. Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student. Smile and have fun during your entire shift.
Caring and compassion for children and adults Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 5 hours Strong communication skills Great attitude and willingness to be coached The ability to focus in a fast-paced environment The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment, afternoons and weekends required
Fun team atmosphere Competitive pay Employee discounts/swim lessons We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Market context
In South Carolina, swim instructor roles are commonly tied to community pools, YMCAs, schools, and recreation programs, where demand often follows seasonal lessons and year-round water safety needs. These jobs can be competitive because employers look for current safety credentials and comfort teaching different age groups. Review the certification list closely and confirm your CPR, AED, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen credentials before applying; this platform AI-summarizes job requirements and benefits from the original posting to save you research time.
Salary benchmark
$38,917 avg / yr
Typical range: $31,200–$41,600 based on 168 active listings in South Carolina