What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at Propel Swim Academy?
Note: We're not currently hiring for seasonal roles. We're considering permanent year-round staff only.
Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference every day? Are you energetic and enthusiastic? Are you someone with patience, flexibility, compassion, a person with a big smile who likes to have fun?
If so, please consider joining Northern Virginia's Top Rated Swim School - Propel Swim Academy
Comfortable in the water, but no formal swim experience? No problem We provide Full, Paid Training on-site for all new swim instructors We are a growing small business with various opportunities to grow into a professional career
We teach life-saving skills to children in a fun, family-friendly learning environment and we want YOU to join our team
Experience working with kids is strongly preferred. Coaching, babysitting, or anything similar is great
Hourly Wages: $17 - $24 an hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Growth Opportunities: Personal and professional growth are very important to us as a company. All of our Swim Lesson Leaders began their journey with us as part-time Swim Instructors We hire from within for all swim lesson leadership positions and we are actively filling the leadership roles of Mentor Instructor, Deck Supervisor, and Team Leader. In order to be considered for these roles, team members must begin as a Swim Instructor to learn our curriculum, culture, and to build relationships with the team. If you are looking for an opportunity to take on new challenges, learn new skills, and develop into a full time leadership position, this job is for you
Benefits:
- Paid training ongoing support to help you succeed.
- Guaranteed schedule – we will never cut your hours
- Competitive pay with performance-based raises every 6 months.
- Health insurance with employer contributions for full-time staff working 30 hours.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time staff working 30 hours.
- Tuition assistance to support your education and career growth.
- Family discounts on swim lessons.
- Propel rewards program: earn gift cards, company shirts, hoodies, backpacks, towels, and more
- Fun perks: staff snack bar, supportive team culture.
OneTeam360:
OneTeam360 is a team performance tracking and incentives program that is based on a daily points system. Team members earn points every time they work The number of points a team member has determines their "Level". At each Level, the team member earns an awesome perk Perks range from Propel Tumbler Mugs or other swag items to Holiday Paid Time Off coupons and Pay Raises
Responsibilities:
- Teach within our set swim curriculum and have students achieve goals within a given period of time.
- Have fun Create an amazing swim lesson experience for our swimmers.
- Educate and enforce safety rules to prevent accidents & maintain discipline.
- Use appropriate oral communication skills with children and coworkers.
- Be a team player and work well with others
- Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Requirements:
- GENUINE love for teaching children.
- Previous experience working with children (volunteer or paid).
- A swimming background is beneficial, but not required.
- Ability to communicate well & build relationships.
- Availability to work evenings and/or weekends.
- Must be able to adhere to Instructor Attendance requirement of 90% (For example, must be able to commit to teaching your assigned classes 9 weeks out of 10).
- Reliable form of transportation to/from work
- Willingness to be in the water for 4 hours.
If you love an active, family-focused, educationally driven work environment, please consider working with Propel Swim Academy We are currently hiring for a part-time positions. Complete training is provided for our Swim Instructor position. Our employees are very important to us as YOU are the face of our brand We are a family-owned and operated business that strives to create an AMAZING experience for both our employees and our customers
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $ $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $24