Location
Sacramento, California
Salary
$20 - $22/hr
Deliver age-appropriate swim and water safety lessons to members of all ages. Maintain a safe pool environment by enforcing rules, monitoring equipment, and completing incident reports.
Must be 18 years old or have a high school diploma/GED and be able to pass a swim assessment. Requires current or obtainable Lifeguard and CPR certifications.
Swim lessons are offered year-round, with varying dates of individual swim sessions offered. Work may not be available during breaks in individual swim sessions for this role. Work may be available in another role upon inquiry.
Must be able to teach their own classes to the standards set forth by In-Shape Maintain a safe environment through correct implementation of safety policies and procedures Engage appropriately with swim participants of all ages Effectively communicate with participant parents Complete program session trackers and distribute to participants/participant parents Enforce and notify management regarding safety standards and identify potential hazards of the facility Monitor and report equipment issues Enforce all pool rules, regulations, and program standards Advise Manager regarding any need for discipline or ejection of member(s) from pool facility Complete all records and reports (Member Incident Reports) as required Help keep pool deck and facility clean May be required to lifeguard and teach private and/or group swim lessons Assist in building our community of members through a consistent member experience Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned Revised 01.2026
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 18 years of age or High School diploma or GED Experience: Swim Instructor I – No prior or less than 1 year previous experience teaching swim lessons Swim Instructor II – One year + previous experience teaching swim lessons Swim Instructor III – Two or more years previous experience teaching swim lessons Current lifeguard certification or ability to pass lifeguard certification within 30 days of hire date Current CPR or ability to pass CPR certification within 60 days of hire date Must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends; based on swim class schedules Previous experience helpful but not required Flexible/positive attitude in meeting and exceeding our members’ expectations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work well under pressure and time constraints and displays positive behavior in all member interactions Able to follow written instruction and complete basic forms Successfully passing a basic swim assessment will be required as part of the hiring process Ability to swim 100 meters of freestyle, breaststroke, back and butterfly Bilingual skills a plus High regard and propensity for safety Attend required team meetings and trainings as needed Must be Trustline registered; In-Shape will facilitate this upon acceptance of offer of employment or upon reaching the age of 18 if under the age of 18 the time of hire TEAM PERKS: Free health club membership Casual work environment Discount on in club retail items and any current vendor partner offerings (NASM, etc) Opportunity for growth; professional development 401(k) savings plan WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will constantly be in and out of a body of water. Team members are frequently required to walk and stand up to 8 hours/day; sitting is seldom to occasional. Team members are occasionally required to use hands and fingers for handle or feel; occasional reach, push and pulling with arms and hands; occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and occasional reach and twist, including side-to-side movements, in and out of a body of water. The team member may be required to occasionally lift, carry or move up to 25 pounds and may seldom be required to lift, carry or move 26-50 pounds. Team members may be exposed to cleaning chemicals or airborne particles and will be required to wear designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as directed. PRIVACY STATEMENT: In-Shape Solutions, LLC collects certain personal information as part of the job application process. Certain jurisdictions require notice of how we use and protect your personal information. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy and Notice of Collection available on our web site at: https://www.inshape.com/privacy-policy https://www.inshape.com/Portals/0/Images/pdf/ISS_Job_Applicant_Privacy_Notice.pdf
Market context
In California, swim instructor openings are often tied to year-round aquatics programs, youth lessons, and community recreation needs, so employers typically look for candidates who can teach safely and confidently. This role is competitive because it requires current or obtainable Lifeguard and CPR certifications, plus a swim assessment, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certifications and be ready to describe your teaching approach and comfort working with different age groups.
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