What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Instructor position at The Little Gym of Jersey City?
Overview:
Founded in 1991, Aqua-Tots Swim Schools is making waves as the largest international provider of year-round, indoor swim instruction. We're on a mission to save lives by teaching children all over the world how to become safe and confident swimmers for life! With more than 150 locations in 14 countries, our trusted program is dedicated to children of all abilities from four months to 12 years old and features a proven curriculum used to teach more than five million swim lessons each year.
Core Values:
1. Affirm each other’s strengths and protect each other’s weaknesses.
2. Treat others the way you desire to be treated.
3. Extend grace to those who are teachable.
4. Seek first to understand others before trying to be understood.
5. Choose relationships over profits.
6. Think outside the box; always question the status quo.
7. Praise in public; correct in private.
Position Summary:
This is a part-time position for someone who is fun, friendly, and loves the business of teaching children from 4 months to 12 years of age.
Benefits:
· Hourly wage starting at $16.50 and up (based on experience)
· Opportunity for quarterly bonuses
· Learn leadership skills
· Enjoy watching children master a life skill
· Welcoming team culture
· Frequent work outings and team building activities
· Flexible hours
· Long-term opportunity
· Awesome work environment
Job Description:
· Teach 4:1 ratio classes using the Aqua-Tots curriculum
· Ensure safety
· Go through online and in-person aquatic training
· Uphold quality and consistency of Aqua-Tots swim lessons
· Attend monthly in-service meetings
· Be assessed in teaching quality and review with aquatic leadership
· Customer Service
· Maintain a CURRENT AT-WSI Certification within Aqua-Tots Swim Schools (following employment)
· Maintain a CURRENT National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification and Standard First Aid with CPR-C, AED (following employment)
Qualifications:
· Previous swim instruction, lifeguard, aquatics, or swim coach experience is a plus, but not required
· Experience working with children (examples include sports coach, camp counselor, or similar experience)
· Relate well to children, parents, team members – superior communication skills
· Flexible schedule – candidates must have availability to work weekdays and weekends
· Candidates with general teaching experience and the right personality are welcome to apply
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- After school
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Ability to Commute:
- North Bergen, NJ 07047 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Bergen, NJ 07047: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20