Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as an Aquatics Instructor and inspire learners of all ages to develop essential swimming skills, water safety awareness, and confidence in the water. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead engaging swimming lessons, foster a safe and positive aquatic environment, and promote healthy lifestyles through water-based activities. Whether working with children or adults, you will play a vital role in enhancing participants’ skills while ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
Duties
- Plan and deliver engaging swimming lessons tailored to diverse age groups and skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers
- Demonstrate proper swimming techniques, water safety practices, and emergency response procedures
- Manage class behavior effectively, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all participants
- Assess individual progress regularly and provide constructive feedback to encourage improvement
- Maintain a safe aquatic environment by enforcing safety rules, monitoring participant behavior, and responding swiftly to emergencies
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop new programs and improve existing swim curricula
- Communicate clearly with participants and their families about lesson goals, progress, and safety guidelines
Qualifications
- Proven experience teaching swimming or water safety classes, with classroom management skills to handle diverse groups effectively
- Strong communication skills to instruct confidently and foster a supportive atmosphere
- Knowledge of adult education principles as well as childcare practices for young learners
- Ability to work with students of varying ages, skill levels, and backgrounds in a professional manner
- Certifications such as Lifeguard Certification, Water Safety Instructor (WSI), or equivalent are highly desirable
- Experience in tutoring or working in educational settings is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to maintain safety standards while delivering energetic and motivating lessons
Join us in making waves by empowering individuals through aquatic education! We’re dedicated to fostering a lively, safe, and enriching environment where both learners and instructors thrive. This paid role offers the chance to develop your teaching skills while making a meaningful impact on our community’s water safety knowledge.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
