Job Title: Summer Swim Lesson Instructor

Location: Santa Fe, NM

Job Type: Part-Time, Seasonal or Year-Round

We are looking for a passionate swim lesson instructor to join our team! As an instructor, you will be responsible for providing high-quality private and/or small group swim lessons to children aged 1 and will work on a team that is passionate about swimming and helping children! This is a part-time position that can start in May and will work year-round depending around your schedule! We offer competitive pay and a friendly work environment with flexible hours, although Saturday availability is needed.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you believe you fit into our team!

About Us

505 Swimming was created out of a passion for swimming and a desire to make learning easy, accessible, and fun. We provide a wide range of 1-on-1 and group lessons to support students from all backgrounds and levels. Our teaching philosophy is rooted in having fun and creating an environment where swimmers feel safe, supported, and simultaneously challenged. Our core mission is and always will be to offer the highest quality swim lessons in all of New Mexico, creating a name that is synonymous in the community with swim lessons. But beyond this lies our love for the Land of Enchantment and the love and community that our state is known for. Bringing this sense of family to our business begins with treating our customers like family and our team members like friends. We aren't just a business, we're a community dedicated to planting a respect for the water and a passion for swimming.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small group swim lessons in a safe and fun manner
• Evaluate and track the progress of each student
• Communicate effectively with students and their parents to provide feedback and answer any questions they may have
• Demonstrate and explain proper swimming techniques to students
• Provide feedback and encouragement to help students overcome obstacles and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff members to create a positive and supportive team environment.

Required Qualifications

• CPR certification or ability to obtain one
• Water safety/swim instruction certification or ability to obtain one
• Ability to work well with children and adults
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in your schedule and availability to work weekends
• Access to reliable transportation to and from the swim facility
• A passion and excitement for teaching and helping others
• Familiarity with swimming techniques
• Experience working with children
• Must pass a background check and drug test before employment

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 years of swim instruction or coaching experience
• Professional, volunteer, or academic experiences that demonstrate strong leadership abilities.

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Water Safety/Swim Instructor Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person