Aquatic Educator Swim Instructor WSI and or Lifeguard
West Palm Beach, FL, 33411, Small Fish Big Fish Swim School
Aquatic Educator Swim Instructor WSI and or Lifeguard
Part Time • West Palm Beach, FL, 33411, Small Fish Big Fish Swim School
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Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition assistance
Aquatic Educator (Swim Instructor)
Make a Difference. Teach a Life-Saving Skill. Have Fun Every Day.
At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School, we believe swimming is more than a sport—it's a life-saving skill that builds confidence, independence, and healthy lifestyles. Every lesson is an opportunity to help a child overcome fears, celebrate accomplishments, and become safer in and around the water.
If you're energetic, passionate about teaching, and love working with children and families, we'd love to have you join our team!
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Small Fish Big Fish, we invest in our team just as much as we invest in our students.
What You'll Do
As an Aquatic Educator, you'll inspire confidence while teaching essential water safety and swimming skills to students of all ages and abilities.
Your responsibilities include:
- Teach engaging swim lessons for individual students and small groups
- Teach swim lessons to children of all ages and abilities, from Babies & Me classes through advanced swim levels.
- Safely assist, support, and position students in the water while teaching proper swimming techniques
- Follow the Small Fish Big Fish curriculum, teaching methods, and safety standards
- Create a positive, encouraging, and fun learning environment
- Build strong relationships with students and families through exceptional customer service
- Assist with additional operational duties as needed
What We're Looking For
We're looking for team members who are:
- Passionate about teaching and mentoring children
- Positive, energetic, and dependable
- Patient, encouraging, and safety-focused
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced aquatic environment
- Excellent communicators who enjoy working with families
Qualifications
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
- Current Lifeguard and CPR Certification
- 1–3 years of experience in swim instruction, education, or aquatics preferred
Availability Requirements
Applicants must be available for:
- At least two weekdays (Monday–Wednesday): 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM
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At least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday): 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Our Mission
At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School, we strive to:
- Touch as many lives as possible through positive and fun in-water learning experiences.
- Build confidence while developing lifelong swimming skills.
- Improve physical and mental wellness through swimming.
- Educate families on childhood drowning prevention and water safety.
- Inspire a lifelong love of swimming.
- Deliver a "WOW" experience for every student and every family.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequently squat, bend, reach, and climb
- Lift and assist students weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work safely in and around the water for extended periods
Work Environment
Most work is performed in an indoor swimming pool facility.
Team members should be comfortable:
- Working in and around heated pools
- Standing on occasionally wet or slippery surfaces
- Working in a lively, energetic environment with elevated noise levels
- Remaining active throughout each shift
Join Our Team!
Every lesson you teach could save a life.
If you're looking for more than just a job—and want to build confidence, create lasting memories, and make a meaningful impact every day—we'd love to meet you.
Come grow with Small Fish Big Fish Swim School and help create safer, stronger swimmers for life!
Small Fish Big Fish Swim School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job responsibilities may be modified to meet the evolving needs of the business.
Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50 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
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 .
- 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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Quarterly Raises
PTO even for part-time employees after 1 year
Paid Holidays after 1 year
Free Swim Lessons after first full quarter
Fun Team
Retirement Matching