Swim Instructor

We provide indoor, year-round swim instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student-centered environment. No prior swim instruction experience is needed. 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.

Benefits:

Hourly Pay: $17-20/hour DOE
Flexible schedules
Employee discounts/swim lessons for family
401k
PTO
Fun team atmosphere

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 Administrative Coordinator 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. Shifts are available between the hours Monday - Thursday 9am-7pm and Sunday 9am-1:15pm.

Responsibilities:

Make sure everyone is safe.
Love and respect students while teaching them to swim.
Be a team player 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.

Qualifications:

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

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.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

For more than 40 years, Steve Wallen Swim School has been teaching swimming lessons to babies, kids, and adults of all skill levels. Our family-owned and operated swim school started modestly in Steve Wallen’s backyard pool and has grown into one of the most popular and respected swim schools in the area. In 2008, we opened our swim school in El Dorado Hills at 1230 Glenhaven Court, Suite 100, and in 2018 we opened our swim school in Roseville at 10608 Industrial Ave, Suite 150, to meet demands and offer year-round swim instruction to our students.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.

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