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Small Fish Big Fish Swim School and Sweet Peas Educational Gymnastics is seeking an energetic, positive, and eager-to-grow Children’s Activity Specialist to join our team! This full-time role is perfect for someone who loves working with children, enjoys variety in their day, and is excited to grow professionally in a fun, supportive environment.

Position Overview

This role combines hands-on instruction with customer engagement and program support. The Children’s Activity Specialist will work across three core areas:

Preschool Gymnastics Instruction – 15 hours/week
Swim Instruction – 15 hours/week
Front Desk & Program Planning Support – remaining hours

Key Responsibilities

Preschool Gymnastics (15 hours/week):

Lead age-appropriate gymnastics activities for preschool-aged children
Promote physical development, confidence, and fun in a safe environment
Follow lesson plans while adapting to individual learning styles

Swim Instruction (15 hours/week):

Teach swim lessons using Small Fish Big Fish Swim School curriculum
Ensure water safety and positive learning experiences
Communicate progress with parents and caregivers

Front Desk & Planning Support:

Greet families and provide excellent customer service
Assist with scheduling, enrollment, and basic administrative tasks
Support program planning, events, and daily operations

Qualifications

Passion for working with children
High energy, positive attitude, and strong communication skills
Willingness to learn and grow within the organization
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience with children, swimming, gymnastics, or customer service is a plus (training provided)

What We Offer

Full-time, consistent schedule
Paid training and ongoing professional development
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Supportive, fun, and family-oriented workplace

If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and excited to make a positive impact in children’s lives while growing your skills, we would love to hear from you!

Compensation: $14.50 per hour

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.

At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School and Sweet Pea's Educational Gymnastics, we are always looking for new team members to embrace our core values of:

Safety
Safety First, During, After, and Always

Fun
We retain knowledge in a positive, encouraging environment.

Growth Mindset
Always learning attitude and encourage.

Connections
Bonds to our teammates, students, families, community, and water

Passion
Love what we do

Our Mission is:

To teach self-confidence, discipline, and well-being through the lifelong sport of swimming.

Our Motto is:

“Small fish become BIG fish by swimming in schools."

Our Vision is to:

Touch as many lives as possible through our positive and fun in-water learning experiences.
Develop and strengthen individual mental and physical health through sport.
Educate the community on the dangers of childhood drowning and provide continuing drowning prevention education.
Instill a life-long love of the sport of swimming.
Always “WOW” our customers.

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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