Swim Instructor

We provide swim instruction to our community that builds confidence and develops safety skills in a student‑centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Sharks & Minnows Swim School seeks experienced swim instructors for group and private swim lessons, from babies 6 months old to adults, including survival and learning‑to‑swim skills. Due to the high profile of the school, this individual must be a self‑starter who displays a professional and friendly demeanor. While you need not have extensive experience, there are some things that are required.

• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation
• People/Communication Skills – comfortable speaking in front of and interacting with children and parents
• Outgoing, fun personality
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and children every day
• Experience in competitive swimming, coaching, teaching, babysitting, tutoring, mentoring, and lifeguarding
• Great attitude – willingness and ability to follow set lesson plans and teaching styles, and train to teach the Sharks & Minnows way
• Availability:
  Must be able to teach in the afternoon and evenings Mon, Tue & Thu or Wed & Fri 3 pm–8 pm or Sat 9 am–2 pm. Instructor shifts are at one pool location, not driving from pool to pool.

Job Type: Part‑time

• You get to work with kids, teaching a life skill that could be life‑saving
• It’s a fun, creative, flip‑flop‑friendly environment
• Every day is different with new chances to make a difference

As a swim instructor, you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students and fellow staff members, and should welcome feedback and be a continuous learner.

We offer paid training. This is a part‑time position that requires afternoon/evening shifts. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3 – 8 pm or Tuesday, Thursday 3 – 8 pm & Saturday 9 – 2 pm. Morning shifts are also available once school is out.

• Ensure everyone is safe
• Love and respect students while teaching them to swim
• Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable
• Complete required training and be a continual learner
• Follow our curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities, and comfort of each student
• Smile and have fun during your entire shift
• Enjoy a fun team atmosphere
• Competitive pay
• Employee discounts/swim lessons

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.

$16.00 – $24.00 per hour

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.

Are you willing to work afternoon/evening shifts (3:00 pm–8:00 pm) during the week (M., W.,

F. or T., TH.) and Saturday 9–2 pm? *

Do you have reliable transportation to and from work? *

How many years of teaching/instructor experience do you have? *

Do you have any competitive swim experience? *