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Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor

Premier Aquatics
Whittier, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

Compensation

$21.00 -$24.00/hour

Part-time, Hourly

Summary

Are you passionate about working with infants & toddlers, their parents, education, and love spending time in the water? Premier Aquatics is looking for a fun, energetic, and experienced early childhood development professional to join our team as a Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor! Our Parent and Me program helps children ages 4 months to 36 months hit important developmental milestones while learning to swim. In this role, instructors may also work with children with disabilities and adaptive learning needs, helping create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging aquatic experience for every family. 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, educational, and adaptable to varying developmental and sensory needs.
  • Provide inclusive instruction
    Support swimmers with disabilities, developmental differences, or adaptive learning needs through patient, individualized instruction and positive parent communication to help every child succeed in the water.
  • Ensure safety comes first
    Supervise and safeguard all participants during group and private lessons, and on the pool deck. Make sure everyone follows safety rules so 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 educational 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 educational goals.
  • Stay sharp
    Attend quarterly in-service training programs to enhance your skills and continue your own education as an instructor.

What You Bring:

  • 2 years of experience in child development or related education fields.
  • 4 years of working with children aged 0-3 years.
  • Comfortable adapting teaching styles to support children with varying developmental and learning needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Basic Life Support certification.

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Experience working with children with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, or adaptive learning needs.
  • Previous aquatics or instructor experience.
  • A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
  • 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 indoors and is heated to 92 degrees year-round.

What sets Premier 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.

Salary : $21 - $24

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