Genesis Health Clubs·West Des Moines, Iowa
The Swim Instructor provides swimming instruction to individuals of all ages while ensuring water safety. They are responsible for running organized classes in a progressive sequence as defined by the facility.
Employee discounts Swim Instructors - We are looking for individuals passionate about teaching kids and adults the important life-skill of swimming. We'll teach you how to teach swimming, but by joining our team you will be working with the best swim instructors in the area! Under the direction of the Aquatics Director or Regional Aquatics Coordinator, the Swim Instructor is required to perform the following essential job duties: Provide all levels of instruction to individuals of all ages Effectively teach swimming skills and water safety to students in a progressive sequence. Run organized and well executed classes as defined by Genesis Health Clubs
The role requires a passion for teaching swimming and the ability to work with students of varying skill levels. Candidates will be trained on specific teaching methods upon joining the team.
Market context
In Iowa, swim instructor roles are typically driven by year-round lessons, community pools, and youth programs that need staff who can teach beginners and adapt to mixed skill levels. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for strong communication, comfort with children, and reliable scheduling, while offering benefits such as employee discounts. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then highlight any teaching, coaching, or water-safety experience in your application.