Are you passionate about teaching and developing others while making a lasting impact on children’s lives? We are seeking a Lead Swim Instructor to support the training and development of swim instructors while continuing to deliver high-quality swim instruction.
This role works in partnership with the Senior Swim Instructor to help onboard and develop new team members, while primarily functioning as a Swim Instructor. The Lead Swim Instructor plays a key role in maintaining consistency in instruction and reinforcing curriculum standards through hands-on support. This position does not include administrative or leadership responsibilities.
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Daily Pay available
- SafeSplash® Brands Curriculum Certification
- Flexible Hours
- Free Swim Lessons for immediate family of employees
- Career Growth
- Health Benefits (30+ hours per week)
- Paid time off (30+ hours per week)
- Wealth Benefits (30+ hours per week
Responsibilities
- Instruction & Student Development
- Teach swimming skills in accordance with the SafeSplash curriculum in a fun, engaging, and safe manner
- Provide continuous, positive, and constructive feedback to students and parents
- Structure class time effectively to maximize learning and skill progression
- Track and document student progress to ensure consistent development and proper class placement
- Conduct "Splash n’ Tell" sessions as required
- Training Support
- Partner with the Senior Swim Instructor to support onboarding and in-water training of new instructors
- Demonstrate proper teaching techniques, curriculum standards, and safety expectations
- Provide real-time guidance and support to new instructors during their initial teaching shifts
- Reinforce SafeSplash curriculum standards and consistency in lesson delivery
- Share observations and feedback with the Senior Swim Instructor and management team to support instructor development
- Safety & Class Management
- Ensure swimmer safety at all times by maintaining constant supervision and adhering to all safety protocols
- Maintain structured, organized classes with efficient transitions
- Report any safety concerns or incidents immediately to management
- Operational Excellence
- Maintain proper use and organization of equipment
- Ensure timely class start and end times
- Follow all SafeSplash policies, procedures, and uniform standards
- Communicate effectively with team members to support a consistent student experience
- Job Type
- Part-time / Full-time
- Weekdays, weeknights, and weekends required
- Work Location: On-site
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Swim Instructor with demonstrated proficiency in SafeSplash curriculum (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of swim instruction techniques and safety standards
- Ability to effectively demonstrate and teach skills to both students and instructors
- Comfortable providing peer-to-peer guidance and feedback in a supportive manner
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or obtained within 30 days) training available.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working in and around water and with children for extended periods
