Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Learn to Swim Instructor & Assistant Coach, where you'll inspire confidence and foster a love for water safety among children and beginners. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your coaching skills while making a positive impact on young learners’ lives. You will lead engaging swimming lessons, assist senior instructors, and contribute to creating a safe, fun, and motivating environment for all participants. Your enthusiasm, communication skills, and passion for sports and teaching will help shape confident swimmers and future athletes.
Duties
- Lead engaging swim lessons tailored to various ages (3.5 and up), skill levels, emphasizing water safety, stroke technique, and confidence-building, while creating a fun and nurturing environment.
- Attend required training to ensure consistent teaching methodology.
- Assist lead instructors in setting up equipment, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Support swimmers in developing proper swimming techniques through clear instructions and positive reinforcement.
- Maintain a safe environment by monitoring pool areas, performing water safety checks, and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with clients—parents, guardians, and participants—regarding progress and safety guidelines
- Manage behavior effectively by implementing positive behavior management strategies to foster respectful and focused class environments.
- Support lead coaches with pre-competitive and/or competitive groups (ages 5 to 18) during weekday/evening practices as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Previous experience in one of the following is required: teaching swim lessons to young children, competitive swim experience, or coaching youth swimming or other sports.
- Current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
- Strong passion for youth athletics, patience, and enthusiastic communication skills across all age groups (3.5 to 18).
- Reliability to consistently work the mandatory weekend shift (Saturdays and/or Sundays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM).
- Additional weekday afternoon/evening availability is preferred but not mandatory.
This paid role offers a rewarding environment where your passion for teaching can truly make waves!
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person