SwimKids Swim School would love to invite you to apply to join our FUN and DYNAMIC TEAM at this exciting time of growth and expansion! We are known for our award winning swim programs and have been voted a Top Place to Work by the Washington Post. 

If you are someone who is PASSIONATE about teaching children and love to have fun doing it, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Not only will you feel like you've found the most fun-loving family and flexible job with SwimKids, you will be positively impacting children's lives EVERY DAY by teaching them the lifesaving skill of swimming! 

We are looking for reliable, responsible individuals with high energy and enthusiasm. Previous coaching experience or a swimming background is not necessary - we provide PAID for all necessary certifications and will teach you everything you need to know in order to thrive and be a successful member of our SwimKids team! 

Qualifications:

1) Love to work with children of all ages (6 months - 15 years old)

2) Willing and eager to be coached by teammates and managers

3) Positive attitude with high energy

4) Team player who is dependable and reliable

5) Ability to work in the water for periods of at least 5 hours at a time

6) Minimum Age of 16

7) Complete 40 hours of training

8) Able to work afternoon/evening and weekend shifts

9) Embrace and commit to the SwimKids Mission: "Provide the Best Lesson Experience for Swimmers, Parents and Staff!"

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Able to be in the water for up to 5 hours consecutively
2. Ability to lift a child, in the water, between the ages of 2 years old and 10 years old (25 to 55 lbs.)
3. Ability to stand on hard flooring continuously for at least 5 hours

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety by maintaining line of sight of each swimmer throughout their swim lesson
• Teach your swimmers the SwimKids Swim School Progressions by delivering impactful lessons each day
• Effectively manage classes of 3-6 children at a time
• Commit to teaching your swimmers important life skills such as self-esteem and self-confidence
• Complete required trainings and be a continual learner
• Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to your training
• Be a consistent and dependable coach for your swimmers - they look forward to seeing you every week
• Deliver excellent customer service to all that utilize our facility

Benefits:

• Ability to choose permanent schedule
• Fun team atmosphere with caring coworkers 
• Excellent upward mobility opportunities
• Competitive pay based on performance
• Employee discounts on retail items and swim lessons for children

If you would like to come and join our amazing culture, make friends that last a lifetime and have fun while teaching children the life-saving skill of swimming, we welcome you to apply