Aquatic Educator Swim Instructor (Lifeguard Cert. Required)

Small Fish Big Fish Swim School • Full-time • West Palm Beach, Florida, United States • 15h ago

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Training & development

JOB SUMMARY

Want to make an impact everyday? Then we want to meet you!

Swim Instructors at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School will be responsible for conducting swim lessons for multiple clients of different age and skill level. At times, Swim Instructors may be asked to perform ad hoc business related duties as well.

* Active Lifeguard Certification required for the Aquatics Educator/Swim Instructor position

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organize and instruct individual students and small groups in swim lessons and aquatic safety. This includes babies and me, preschool aquatics, and six levels of learn to swim courses (guppies, minnows, goldfish, barracudas, dolphins, sharks). Ensure lesson objectives adhere to Small Fish Big Fish training philosophy and style as referenced in the Training Manual. Lift and maneuver students to educate them on proper technique throughout lesson. Educate and enforce safety rules. Strive to prevent accidents, maintain discipline. Administer first aid in the event of injury. Ability to maintain records of student progress and provide clients and parents with frequent feedback. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe pool environment for clients, staff, and general public. Help develop new methods and techniques to be used in daily instruction. Act as a company spokesperson at community events by educating potential clients and community members on water safety and drowning prevention. Perform cleaning tasks of both the pool and its surroundings as needed. Perform ad hoc duties as needed (e.g. office/clerical work, marketing & event participation, etc).

Strong assistant teacher candidates would be:

- A high energy, happy person who enjoys working with children

- Interested in helping children learn the life-saving skill of swimming

- Have a professional appearance

- Able to work as a part of a team.

- Driven to learn new skills

- Have basic knowledge of swimming

*Qualified applicant must be able to work a minimum of two days Monday - Thursday from 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm, and a minimum of one weekend day Saturday or Sunday from 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Schedule stays the same and does not change regularly.

Starting salary $16.00 per hour depending on qualifications after paid training.

No experience necessary, we will train you! Small Fish Big Fish Swim School has many opportunities for advancement in aquatics and management.

Compensation: $16.00 per hour

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.

At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School, we are always looking for new team members to embrace our core values of:

Safety
Safety First, During, After, and Always

Fun
We retain knowledge in a positive, encouraging environment.
Growth Mindset
Always learning attitude and encourage.
Connections
Bonds to our teammates, students, families, community, and water
Passion
Love what we do

Our Mission is:

To teach self-confidence, discipline, and well-being through the lifelong sport of swimming.

Our Motto is:

"Small fish become BIG fish by swimming in schools."

Our Vision is to:

Touch as many lives as possible through our positive and fun in-water learning experiences.
Develop and strengthen individual mental and physical health through swimming.
Educate the community on the dangers of childhood drowning and provide continuing drowning prevention education.
Instill a life-long love of the sport of swimming.
Always "WOW" our customers.

Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.