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SalaryIf you love to swim, enjoy working with children, and want to make a difference in someone's life by teaching a life-saving skill, then this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for Swim Instructors to join our fantastic team for the Summer. No experience is necessary, we will train you!
- Please note, seasonal shifts are week-long sessions, so you must be able to commit to the same shift every day for the week that you sign up for. Camp Lessons are held Monday-Friday, whereas Community Lessons are held Monday-Thursday and Saturdays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to teach proper swimming technique in a safe, positive and appropriate manner to various levels and age groups in accordance with the company's instructional guidelines (We will train you!)
- Observes students during class to teach and correct mistakes, demonstrating skills as needed
- Engage participants in a fun class dynamic
- Responsible for set-up and clean-up of lesson area
- Ability to track and maintain evaluation cards for students
- Excellent communication skills with children and adults
- Attend staff and training meetings as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must complete training requirements prior to your first shift, and/or no later than June 15th.
- Must be able to commit to at least 4 weeks of summer programming
- Comfortable in an outdoor pool for 3+ hours
- Must be punctual, responsible, and maintain a positive attitude
- Compassionate, enthusiastic, and enjoys working as a team
- Must be an effective communicator, with students and parents as appropriate
- Experience working with children and creating a positive environment for their development is a plus
- Competitive swim experience or experience in an aquatics program environment is a plus
- CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguard Certification is a plus (not required)
Perks/Benefits
- Starting wage is $23 per hour
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule: multiple weeks and shift opportunities to choose from
- Outdoor environment
- Commuter and public transportation friendly locations
- Must be a minimum of 14 years of age
