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Experienced Swim Instructor

Making Waves Swim School
Princeton, NJ Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026

Job Description

Swim Instructor Responsibilities:

  • Teach private swim lessons
  • Assess students ability
  • Work with students at their pace while consistently challenging them to progress further
  • Transition trial lessons to new enrollments
  • Being an ambassador of safety
  • Maintain positive relationships

Swim Instructor Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year experience teaching swim lessons in a professional setting
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Prior Babysitting or Nanny experience
  • Must be able to swim
  • Work with beginner level students
  • Work with pre-school aged students
  • Current Lifeguard Certification or willingness to become certified
  • CPR/AED Certification required
  • Able to commit to our company for at least one year. No seasonal hires.
  • Must possess good time management skills
  • Must possess good communication skills
  • Must possess strong organizational skills
  • Must be able to have fun with their students!

Swim Instructor Application Instructions:

  • Please submit an application at https://startmakingwaves.com/employment-2/

Swim Instructor Shifts Available:

  • Afternoons, evenings and weekends (weekends are required)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • instructing swim lessons in a professional setting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Lifeguard Certificate (including CPR/AED) (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Princeton, NJ 08540 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25

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