Swim Instructor

Love working with kids but tired of herding a whole room of them?

Maybe you’re a teacher who misses the moments when it actually clicks for a student. Maybe you’re babysitting, coaching, or working a job that pays the bills but doesn’t feel like it matters. Or maybe you swam growing up and miss being around the pool. If any of that sounds like you, keep reading.

We’re looking for someone who’s patient, upbeat, and great with kids.

No swim instruction experience preferred – we’ll train you! A lot of our best instructors came from teaching, early intervention, childcare, babysitting, coaching, camp, or swim team. Some were stay-at-home moms ready to get back out there, and some were just ready for a change. What matters most to us is that you’re caring, you communicate well, you take initiative, and you can stay calm and creative when a nervous four-year-old doesn’t want to put her face in the water.

Here’s what we’re hiring you to do. Kids drown every year because they never learned to swim, and parents are counting on someone to help their child be safe and confident in the water. That someone could be you.

Here’s what you get.

Every lesson is private and one-on-one, so you’re never managing a crowd. You’ll get to know your swimmers, watch them go from scared to brave, and tell their parents about it at the end of each lesson. That never gets old.

You’ll be part of a small local team that trains you, has your back, and celebrates you. We do monthly team trainings and we have real room to grow into leadership roles as we keep growing. If you’ve felt like you were meant for more, come find it here.

The details

Shifts: Monday–Friday around 2:30–7:30pm and Saturdays 9am–1pm, with more hours available as you grow with us. We’re looking for a minimum of 2–3 shifts per week consistently and a commitment of at least one year, since our swimmers build a real relationship with their instructor.

Compensation: $17-18/hr based on experience, with reviews and raise opportunities every 6 months. Training is paid at $10/hr.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match after 6 months of employment
• Discounted swim lessons for your family
• Lifeguard certification cost reimbursed after 6 months
• Bonuses and incentives you can earn on up to a weekly basis

You’ll need:

• A current Red Cross Lifeguard certification, or willingness to get one
• The ability to be in the water for up to 5 hours
• Great attitude and willingness to be coached
• The ability to commit to at least 1 year of employment, afternoons and evenings required

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• What are you doing right now for work or school, and what’s missing that made you look at this job?
• Tell us about your experience working with kids.

• Tell us about a time something didn’t go the way you planned. What did you do, and what did you change afterward?

• How many hours are you looking to work on a weekly basis? Keep in mind, this is a part time role.

• Can you work at least 2–3 of these shifts each week (Mon–Fri around 3–7:30pm, Sat 9am–1pm) and commit to at least a year with our team?

Ability to Commute:

• Greenville, SC 29601 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19