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Swim Instructor | SwimLabs Westchester
$18.00–$23.00 per hour | Paid Training | Career Growth
Make an Impact. Teach a Life-Saving Skill.
At SwimLabs Westchester, we believe swimming is more than a sport—it's a life skill that builds confidence, safety, and lifelong healthy habits.
We're looking for energetic, dependable individuals who are passionate about working with children and enjoy being in and around the water. Whether you have experience as a competitive swimmer, lifeguard, swim coach, or instructor—or you're an exceptional swimmer looking to begin a career in aquatics—we'll provide the professional training you need to succeed.
This is more than a part-time job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on hundreds of families while developing valuable leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
What You'll Do
- Teach engaging, high-quality swim lessons using the SwimLabs curriculum
- Create a safe, positive, and encouraging learning environment
- Build relationships with swimmers and their families
- Track student progress and celebrate milestones
- Work alongside a professional aquatics team dedicated to exceptional customer experiences
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused facility
We're Looking For
Our strongest instructors are:
- Comfortable and confident in the water
- Able to swim at least 200 yards continuously
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Excellent communicators with a positive attitude
- Patient, energetic, and passionate about working with children
- Team players who take pride in helping others succeed
Experience That Stands Out
While we provide comprehensive paid training, applicants with any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Competitive swimming
- Swim team experience
- Lifeguarding
- Swim instruction or coaching
- Teaching or childcare experience
- Camp counseling
- Physical education, kinesiology, education, or exercise science backgrounds
Minimum Age: 16 years old
Schedule
We're currently hiring for:
- Monday–Thursday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Weekends: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Part-time positions available with opportunities for additional hours and full-time advancement based on business needs and performance.
Compensation & Benefits
- $18.00–$23.00 per hour (based on experience)
- Paid professional training
- Paid certifications
- Opportunities for advancement into Trainer and Leadership positions
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling
- Referral bonuses
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years old?
- Are you able to work all required shifts (Saturday & Sunday 9 AM–4 PM, Monday & Wednesday 3 PM–8 PM)?
- What is the earliest date you can begin working?
- Do you have reliable transportation to and from the Yonkers location?
- Have you ever taught swimming lessons?
- How many years of swim instruction experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23