What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor (Part-time) position at Miami Country Day School?
Miami Country Day School was founded in 1938 as a residential proprietary boarding school for boys through eighth grade and has evolved remarkably over the past 88 years. The School has become a coeducational, nonprofit, interdenominational school with approximately 1400 students in Pre-Kindergarten3 through grade 12 representing approximately 44 countries. The school emphasizes the education of the whole person through the core values of honor, respect, wisdom, purpose and compassion.
JOB SUMMARY:
Miami Country Day School is hiring for an enthusiastic, dependable, and safety-focused Swim Instructor who is passionate about helping swimmers build confidence, develop strong swimming skills, and enjoy their time in the water. This role focuses on fostering confidence, safety awareness, and competitive swimming skills in students. This position will guide participants through water-based activities while maintaining safety standards and adherence to the Swim School curriculum. The goal is to equip students with essential water survival skills in a supportive, student-centered environment.
Our instructors work with swimmers of all ages and ability levels, from young beginners taking their first steps toward water confidence to advanced swimmers refining their technique. This position is ideal for someone who brings energy to the pool deck, communicates well with children and adults, and takes pride in creating a positive experience for every swimmer and family.
We are looking for someone who understands that every interaction matters from welcoming a nervous first time swimmer to celebrating a new skill or communicating with a parent after a lesson.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong swimming ability and comfort working in and around the water.
- A professional, reliable, and safety-minded approach.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of swimming fundamentals and stroke technique
- The ability to break skills down into simple, understandable, and age-appropriate instruction.
- The ability to work effectively with infants, children, teens, and adults at varying skill levels
- A strong understanding of water safety, emergency procedures, and appropriate rescue techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, compassion, enthusiasm, and the ability to encourage swimmers through challenges.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detai
- A positive attitude and the ability to make lessons productive, engaging, and fun.