What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at 5 Cities Swim School?
Swim Instructor
5 Cities Swim School, Arroyo Grande
Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritize water safety in every lesson, teaching essential skills such as floating, treading water, safe entry and exit from the pool, and responding to emergency situations.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment for students
- Build confidence for students in the water, using the 5 Cities Swim School Curriculum
- Communicate with students, families and staff members
- Welcome feedback and enjoy the process of improving
- Report to the Managers during shifts and provide support throughout the pool deck as needed.
Qualifications:
- Love to work with children
- Though it is preferred, no requirement for swim lesson experience - we train to our curriculum and water safety focus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with children and families
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping children succeed
- Can commit to a minimum of 1 year and at least 2 shifts per week
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, crouch or swim for up to 4 hours in the water
- Ability to lift, hold, and/or move equipment or small child up to 50 pounds
- Lifeguard Certified (preferred but not required).
Compensation and Shift:
- Pay starts at $21 per hour, with opportunities for increases based on experience and performance
- Shifts are either 3 hours 20 minutes or 4 hours 20 minutes
- Because instructor/child trust is a core part of our program, the ability to reliably attend your shift and build trust with your students is very important.
Additional Requirements:
- Background check clearance.
- Willingness to undergo additional training in low sensory and adaptive swim instruction.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $35