Swim Instructor

Do you love the water? Do you enjoy teaching and instruction?! We are seeking ambitious, energetic, water-orientated individuals with a strong service attitude. Swim instructors not only get paid to have fun but will have the opportunity to make a difference by creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment while providing safe swimming instruction. By being a part of our program, you will be able to develop highly sought after professional skills:

• Written and oral communication
• Being a coach + mentor
• Responsibility
• Leadership

Position Perks:

• Work with individuals of all ages and teach a life-long skill
• Resume builder for those looking to work with the youth population
• Employee discount for Williston Fitness Center and swim program discount for dependents
• Work up to 40 hours per week
• Paid training hours
• Uniform provided (rash guard)
• Year-round employment opportunity
• No scheduled holidays

• Educate participants on proper swim techniques, promote swimmer safety, and teach new skills.
• Adapt teaching approaches to age, experience, and ability of participants to meet level objectives.
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with department guidelines, prepare lesson plans accordingly, maintain reports, and support members and program participants in achieving their goals.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all forms of communications, such as in-person and emails.
• Ability to be punctual, organized, approachable, and energetic.
• Preferred: previous coaching our swim instruction experience. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 16 years old (Don't meet the age requirement?! Email us to inquire about our junior swim instructor program).
• A minimum of 15 hours of weekly availability. Must be available to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Attend required staff meetings and training.
  • Mandatory training will be scheduled in early June before the start of the program session. 
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, communicating quickly and effectively provide emergency response.
• Ability to swim and knows all four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).