Parent & Me Swim Instructor

Compensation:

$20-$23/hr

Part-time, Hourly

This role flexes between 1.5hr-10hr/week based on seasonal demand

Current Availability Need: Saturdays 8:40a-12:15p consistently

Are you passionate about working with infants & toddlers, their parents, education, and love spending time in the water? Premier Swim Academy is looking for a fun, energetic, and experienced early childhood development professional to join our team! Our Parent and Me program helps children ages 4 months to 36 months hit important developmental milestones while learning to swim. If you're ready to make a splash in young lives and help parents grow their young swimmers, this role is perfect for you!

What You'll Do:

• Lead engaging Parent and Me classes: As an instructor, you'll teach swim lessons designed for infants and toddlers, combining early education and child development milestones with fun, interactive water activities. Follow our set curriculum while keeping classes exciting and educational
• Ensure safety comes first: Supervise and safeguard all participants during group and private lessons, and on the pool deck. Make sure everyone is following safety rules so that learning and education are fun and safe!
• Communicate like a pro: Share important updates with your supervisor quickly and clearly. You'll also need to maintain open, positive communication with parents, offering feedback on their child's progress and education journey
• Be a customer service champion: Keep our families happy by providing excellent service, answering questions, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where both parents and children feel supported in their educational experience
• Keep things tidy: Help maintain the cleanliness and order of the swim programs to ensure everything runs smoothly
• Support your team: Build great relationships with fellow employees and instructors, working together to meet Premier's education goals
• Stay sharp: Attend quarterly in-service training programs to enhance your skills and continue your own education as an instructor
  
  

Requirements

What You Bring:

• 2 years of experience in child development or related education fields
• 4 years of working with children aged 0-3 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Basic Life Support certification
• Available on Saturdays 8:40a-12:15p
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience working with children with disabilities or adaptive learning needs
• Previous aquatics or instructor experience
• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Child Psychology
• Additional availability come spring & summer
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Be ready to teach for up to 15 hours a week and interact with children. Occasionally, you may need to lift a child or swim lesson equipment (up to 50 pounds). The pool you will be working at is outdoors and is heated to 85 degrees year-round. Swim programs run rain or shine, but it's always fun!

Benefits

WHAT SETS PREMIER AQUATICS APART?

Exciting Opportunities: Immerse yourself in a career not just about lifeguarding - it's about creating memorable experiences by the water.

Professional Development: Elevate your skills with our exclusive leadership training and safety credentials, designed to boost your career and set you apart.

Team Spirit: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for water safety and having a great time while doing it.

Our company is an at-will employer. This means that, regardless of any provision, either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause for notice.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.