Swim Instructor Job Application

WHO WE ARE IN DEPTH?

We are a community-based swim school dedicated to ending drowning and water safety. We started in 2016 in Pearland, TX and have grown to help hundreds of kids and adults become safer in and around the water across the Houston area. Our mission is to create a fun, loving, and memorable experience in the water and we deliver what we promise to our clients as well as to our team members. We are a small and young team working to create as many swimmers possible and spread the message of water safety. We are on a journey to build a community of families who enjoy the water and party together. Our motto is less worry, more FUN!

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking to hire a swim instructor to help children and adults of all ages develop proper swimming techniques and skills. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE WILL TRAIN YOU!

The swim instructor’s responsibilities include evaluating each student’s performance during swim class and providing feedback. Additionally, completing daily attendance, progress, and accident reports, and ensuring that all swimming aids and equipment are in good working order. You should also be able to assist students with special needs.

To be successful as a swim instructor, you should demonstrate patience and enthusiasm and be able to motivate students to accomplish their swimming goals. Ultimately, an exceptional swim instructor should be able to communicate effectively with students and ensure that all water safety rules are adhered to.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TEAM MEMBERS SUPPORT

• Act as a liason to ensure customers satisfaction day-to-day.
• Assist customers with questions regarding their swimmer’s progress.
• Direct customers to correct personel when needed.
• Collaborate with development team to continue future growth and workflows
• Participate in ongoing in-services and trainings.

BASIC INSTRUCTOR TASKS

• Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
• Assisting more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
• Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
• Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
• Planning swimming lessons that take into account students’ abilities and progressive development.
• Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
• Ensuring that the swimming pool and locker rooms are kept clean and tidy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED
• CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications (within 60 days of hire)
• Complete and pass all Little Swimsters courses when hired
• Ability to work in a stationery position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Little Swimsters products and services
• Ability to swim all 4 strokes at least 25 yards/meters without stopping and tread for 2 minutes minuimum
• Ability to routinely raise to lift more than 20 lbs