Swim Instructor

SafeSplash® Swim School in Arlington and Grand Prairie, TX is hiring super star SWIM INSTRUCTORS! We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our close, tight-knit team.

You must be a competent swimmer/know how to swim, PASSIONATE about working with the public, especially CHILDREN in the arena of SWIMMING.

NOTE: We promote our employees 100% within the team. We are looking for a individual who is willing to learn, grow with the company and not stay stagnant.

Starting Hourly Pay Rate: $14.00 to $16.50 based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Hours Range: 20 to 35+ hours a week

We are hiring for the following locations (10/20 minutes apart from one another):

Mondays & Wednesdays:

24HR Fitness: 1131 W. Arbrook Blvd. - Arlington, TX 76015

Working Hours at 24HR:

Mondays: 3:45PM-8:15PM Wednesdays: 3:45PM-8:15PM

Mondays/Wednesdays & Saturdays:

Kirby Creek Natatorium: 3201 Corn Valley Rd. - Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Working Hours at Kirby Creek Natatorium:

Mondays: 4:00PM to 7:00PM Wednesdays: 4:00PM to 7:00PM Saturdays: 9:30AM to 1:00PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays:

The Epic: 2960 Epic Place - Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Working Hours at The Epic:

Tues & Thurs AM classes: 9:30AM to 1:10PM Tues & Thurs PM classes: 4:00PM to 8:45PM

Fridays & Saturdays:

LA Fitness: 5331 W Sublett Rd - Arlington, TX 76017

Working Hours at LA Fitness:

Fridays: 3:30PM to 7:00PM Saturdays: 9:30AM to 2:20PM

As a Swim Instructor you are a role model to our swimmers. You must also have a genuine love for teaching, especially working with infants, children, as well as teenagers and adults. Special consideration will be given to instructors who are bilingual (Spanish/English) and also have experience teaching children from the ages of 6 months, as well as Special Needs. We are looking for long-term candidates who want to grow with our company.

Instructors are needed for multi-locations in Arlington and Grand Prairie, TX

More about the job…

Swim Instructor Job Description:

Description: SafeSplash® Swim Instructors are responsible for upholding and teaching in accordance with the SafeSplash® Swim School teaching certification and curriculum. Essential Duties and Responsibilities as a SWIM INSTRUCTOR (include but not limited to):

• The main focus of a swim instructor is to teach swimming skills in accordance with SafeSplash® curriculum in a fun and positive manner
• Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and customers on their swimming efforts
• Structure class time appropriately to incorporate repetition, reinforcement, and introduction of required skills
• Ensure swimmer safety
• Maintain proper equipment and time organization to ensure timely class start times
• Provide Deck Supervisor with class information (ribbons, student changes, etc.) to keep proper class organization
• Provide customers with monthly, individualized feedback on swimmers during Splash ‘N Tell week
• Maintain proper SafeSplash® uniform standards outlined in employee handbook

Position Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous swim instruction experience is preferred
• A minimum of 1 year working with children (teaching)
• Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish speaking a BIG plus
• Individual must be trainable, creative, and willing to follow directions
• Swim background; must be able to demonstrate swim strokes
• Available to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Must be comfortable interacting with children, teens, and adults
• Special consideration will be given to instructors with experience teaching swimmers aged 6 months to 10 years AND Special Needs
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds in weight

Job Condition:

• Working indoors
• Constant movement in water
• Standing and walking for an extended period of time in water
• Working in close proximity to others
• Constantly speaking to a variety of all ages, especially children
• Setting up/breaking down pool equipment before and after lessons (E.g.: Benches)
• Some light deck cleaning duties

We will provide:

• On-going training
• SafeSplash® uniform
• SafeSplash® curriculum training
• A fun and supportive work environment

Our interview process:

• Phone screening
• In-person interview
• In-water with a swim test - show us you can swim; minimum of 2 types of stokes
• Background check & Drug test

The SafeSplash® system believes in Leadership, Respect, Execution, and Quality. Our swim coaches and lifeguards are the most important and valued part of our business. We are a very safety conscious institution, and we are in search of the right candidate(s) with the same mindset to join our close-knit team. We believe that each member of our team plays an important part in making a positive impact in our community.