Swim Instructor
ROLE SUMMARY
Have a passion for swimming and working with kids? Join our awesome swim family! A highly valued role, the Swim Teacher will be responsible for providing exemplary swim instruction for a variety of ages and skill levels and ensuring the safety of participants at all times. If you know how to teach swimming and are passionate about coaching swimmers to do better -- by encouraging, cheering and demonstrating high-energy - we want you!
WORK LOCATIONS & AVAILABLE SCHEDULES
Various locations across Denver, Aurora, and Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge Shifts:
Mondays
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays (Full day shifts available)
Thursday
Saturday (Full day shifts available)
Saturday (Full day shifts available)
Aurora/Denver
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Friday
- 2:50-6:40pm (Aurora/Denver)
Saturday
- 8:30-12:30 (Westminster / Aurora)
BENEFITS
- Sick time
- 401K
- AAA membership
- Access to Emergency Fund
- Gym Membership
- Discounted swim lessons
- Free Masters Swim
- Lunch on Weekends (if shift is worked)
- Paid Trainings
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach swimming skills in a fun & positive manner
- Ensure swimmer safety at all times
- Provide families with individualized feedback on their swimmers & update student progress reports in iClass as needed
- Provide exceptional customer service to children and families and resolve any disputes as they arise
- Fill in as a substitute swim instructor, as needed
- Maintain proper equipment to ensure timely class start times
- Consult with Supervisor as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- At least 18 years of age
- 3+ years of experience coaching or teaching children to swim
- Up-to-date CPR & First Aid certification, or ability to become certified within the first 3 months
- Demonstrated ability to swim and tread water for long periods of time
- Reliable, self-motivated and friendly
- Passion for the water and working with children
- Supervise children in and outside of water to ensure safety at all times
- Patience and the ability to communicate and work well with others
- Must be willing to commit to teaching 2-3 shifts per week
- Must be available to work weekends
- Other duties as assigned
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of swimming and ability to teach a variety of groups and levels
- High level competitive swimming experience
- Current Lifeguard certification
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds in weight
- Must be able to stand on deck and in the water for long periods of time
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
COMPENSATION
$21.50 - 28.00 depending on experience
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We believe everyone can swim.
We are a swim school where everyone can safely discover, learn, develop, or compete in the water.
Commitment, Resilience, Teamwork, Communication, Growth, and Access
We are a diverse group of swim instructors, coaches, and other experts who are passionate about using that experience to engage our swimmers. We work hard to develop that acumen in both our own team and share it with the swim community. We leverage best practices, but we are also innovators; constantly seeking to improve our techniques. We deeply care about our swimmers and we do what it takes to help them improve and hit their goals. We understand that a positive, enjoyable experience is crucial to fostering a lifelong love for swimming. Our sessions are infused with energy and enthusiasm, ensuring that every participant leaves the pool with a smile and high-five.
We provide a community in which experienced, diverse, and passionate instructors directly coach swimmers and educate the field. At Swimming Simply, we deliver a continuum of swimming progress for individuals of all ages and abilities. From newborns to nonagenarians, our programs ensure that everyone can learn to swim or refine their competitive skills with confidence and competence.
- Discover: We introduce infants and parents to the water and give them the knowledge and skills to feel comfortable in the water. All people should feel comfortable and ready to take swim lessons to teach safety. (Programs: Baby & Me)
- Learn: Swimmers learn the knowledge and skills to be as safe as possible in the water. Swimmers should be able to swim-float-swim; get into and out of the water; tread water; and know how to call for help. (Programs: Swim Otters - private and group, Adult 1:1 Lessons)
- Develop: We provide swimmers with the knowledge and skills to swim all four competitive strokes and feel confident about their skills. We ensure swimmers are prepped to swim in whatever way makes sense to them. (Programs: Development Program (Programs: Turtles, Starfish, Narwhals, Swim Squad, Women’s Clinic))
- Compete: We provide a highly competitive, inclusive youth swim team and adult team. Swimmers should be able to take the sport to the highest level of competition. (Programs: Colorado Blue, Masters Swim Team)
Angie Peluse founded Swimming Simply in 2021 when she struggled to find swim lessons for her own kids that provided excellent coaching and a superior team environment. She deeply believes that everyone can swim and with great coaching, can find joy in the water.
- Angie began her swimming journey at age 5, when she begged her mom to put her on a summer swim team. She swam through high school and college, where she co-captained Harvard Women’s Swimming and Diving her senior year. She has coached Division I teams, Masters Swimmers, Olympians, Para-Olympians, and has taught people of all ages and backgrounds to swim. She works hard to build a team that is aligned with company values and brings decades of international and domestic swimming experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.50 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about your swimming experience (competitive, teaching, coaching, etc.)
- Tell us about your experience working with children.
- Provide your email address.
Work Location: In person
