Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Looking for the following in applicants:

Patience, understanding, excellent communication skills, positive rapport with children (and their parents). Reliable & dependable. Ability to problem solve and think quickly. Previous experience teaching swimming are needed for Spring, Summer and Fall Swim programs. Current Lifeguarding certificate applicants are sought as well for remote Lifeguarding Jobs throughout the County.

Seahorse Swim School, Inc. has been voted best by Good Time readers for a few years straight. We seek instructors to commit to the program for at least the Season (March - October); we like to provide students (and parents) the consistency to learn and offer familiar faces that greet them w. a smile. Its important that applicants list their relatable experiences in this field, education and work availability to be considered as really interested in the job opportunity.

Employees Must have a reliable mode of transportation. The exit for the pool location is San Andreas Road in Aptos.

SWIM INSTRUCTORS:
We teach out of Seascape Sports Club in Aptos (March- Oct)
Seeking to hire: Can pick shifts. Once scheduled, this is YOUR shift. We would be creating classes for you to take over-- please be sure you are committed to the job and to stay teaching.
Our Swim Program goes thru to end of September/Mid October.
Tues/Thurs 2-6pm and Saturday 9-12:30
We can add Mon/Wed mornings and afternoons-- all based on YOUR availability.

We can make our schedule based on your availability, but the above is the "norm" schedule. Shifts are usually 3-4 hours and sessions are usually twice a week, but we can also customize that. We can do split shifts. Obviously, consistency is key. What else is key is that the APPLICANT is completely responsible 100% for the shifts that are assigned. Looking for 2-4 swim instructors/lifeguards to join our Team. Swim Aides are also accepted and trained. Extra hours are available in the office w. scheduling and assisting the owner in administrative and organizational tasks.

Education in early childhood development and experience working with children ages 6 months + and adults helps in teaching them to swim.

LIFEGUARDS: Applicants MUST show current LGT/CPR PRO certifications upon interview. Guarding gigs come w. a travel stipend for drive/time/fuel to get to the location. Lifeguards positions open from April till September all over the County from Aptos to Boulder Creek. Lifeguards will need to show current certifications and be able to demonstrate skills ongoing in any staff meetings or in service training.

Job Type: Part-time 10- 20 hours/week (more if able to assist in office)
Pay scale varies w. experience, certifications, dependability and knowledge of subject matter.

Application Process : Apply w. resume showing past work experience and contact information. Also complete and return the availability form (see website under JOBS tab). Requests for time off need to be included on the availability form in advance of hire. Phone interview, in person meeting or online via Zoom. Prospective swim instructors will come watch a bit of the lesson prior and then get in and co teach w. us. to see how you like the facility, pool, students and our style of teaching and programming. We are ready to train new hires as soon as NOW on Tues/Thurs afternoons and/or Saturdays mornings. Training w. our team (even just a little bit) is essential to setting you up for success teaching for Seahorse Swim School.

See website for all Program details and locations, etc.
www.seahorseswimschool.com
Find application materials and avail form on website>staff> bottom of JOBS page find our staff forms.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How do you see yourself fitting into the job offered? Share some of your relatable experiences here.

Experience:

• Sports Coaches & Instructors: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Water Safety Instructor, CPR PRO or Lifeguarding Cert (Preferred)

Work Location: In person