Swim Instructor

Part-time: Sunday's 1-7pm with paid 1 hour break; week nights 4-7pm as needed

Shoreline Swim School LLC of Connecticut is a rapidly growing company. Our swim program is pioneering the field of water safety and swim skills through our dedication and commitment to our swimmers’ needs. We offer a unique educational experience designed to enhance and promote water safety and introduce various swim strokes. The transformative learning experiences at Shoreline Swim School are designed to help our swimmers grow in and out of the pool. Working with children, offering multiple teaching styles, flexible swim instruction for young boys and girls, toddlers, and communication with their families is paramount to this job.

Are you interested in working for a company that changes lives, helps children reach their goals, and work in a luxurious environment while doing so? We love our employees and reward hard work, diligence and reliability with a variety of incentives. Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Hours: Hours may Vary. Offering shifts on Sundays 1-7pm and weeknights 4-7pm as needed. We are open Sundays 1-7pm, Monday 9am-7pm, Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday 9am-7pm & Thursday 9am-7pm.

Reports to: Aquatic Director, Lesson Quality Supervisor and Owner/CEO

Summary: Our Swim Instructors conduct private and semi-private swim lessons to students ages 2 year and up. Lessons focus on water safety, survival skills and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Shoreline Swim School curriculum and methodology.

Benefits:

• Leadership Roles
• Excellent Pay
• Excellent Hours
• Paid Breaks
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation

Requirements:

• Lifeguard Certification
• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Excellent teaching style
• Preferred background in teaching private and semi-private swim lessons
• Ability to work independently and manage swim lessons
• Ability to take constructive criticism to teaching style and enhance the program
• Long term candidates only

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides swim instruction based on the Shoreline Swim School curriculum and methodology.
• Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Uses problem solving strategies on “tough swimmers.”
• Communicate and work together with other Shoreline instructors.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid if necessary.
• Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training (Paid) outside of regular working hours.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Set up and clean up the pool toys and equipment before and after shifts.
• Manages swim lessons independently
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider is beneficial. Private Swim Instructor Experience is not required but preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: CPR/AED and First-Aid certification required. Lifeguard Certification required.

Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is expected to swim in water temp ranging from 84 degrees- 88 degrees for work shifts and is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate. Bathroom breaks must be taken during scheduled shift breaks.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Evenings as needed
• Every weekend

Ability to Commute:

• Trumbull, CT 06611 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Trumbull, CT 06611: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25