Swim Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $16-$19

Love working in the water? We can train you!

Are you passionate about helping children become safe and confident swimmers? We are seeking energetic and motivated individuals to lead swim lessons, teach essential water-safety skills, and create a positive learning environment for swimmers of varying ages and experience levels. As a key member of our aquatics team, you will guide students through structured lessons focused on water comfort, swimming fundamentals, stroke development, and confidence in the pool. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine your love for swimming, movement, and teaching into a rewarding role that makes a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging group and individual swim lessons while ensuring student safety at all times
• Follow the swim lesson curriculum and instructional guidelines provided by Bright Stars Academy
• Teach water safety, water comfort, basic swimming skills, and stroke development based on each students ability level
• Provide clear instruction, encouragement, and appropriate feedback to help students build confidence and make progress
• Supervise lesson participants and remain attentive to swimmers and activity on the pool deck
• Communicate and enforce pool rules, lesson expectations, and appropriate safety procedures
• Set up and break down lesson stations and equipment safely and efficiently
• Foster positive and supportive relationships with students, families, and fellow team members
• Communicate important information promptly and professionally with supervisors
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized aquatic facility
• Attend quarterly in-service training programs

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children in a childcare, camp, school, coaching, or activity-based setting is preferred
• Experience in swimming, lifeguarding, competitive swimming, or aquatic instruction is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to instruct, encourage, and connect with children effectively
• Positive attitude with the ability to create a fun, safe, and supportive lesson environment
• Comfortable actively participating in the water and demonstrating swimming skills
• Dependable, enthusiastic, outgoing, and open to learning new skills
• Available to work a minimum of two to three days per week during peak hours, including weekday afternoons or evenings and Saturday mornings
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain standing or active for shifts lasting up to six hours
• Ability to obtain and maintain Red Cross CPR/AED certification
• Ability to successfully complete a background check
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old

Join Bright Stars Academy as a Swim Instructor and help children become safer, stronger, and more confident in the water. This role is perfect for energetic individuals who enjoy working with kids, staying active, and making a positive impact through instruction and encouragement. We are committed to supporting your growth as an instructor while providing a lively environment where learning, safety, and fun come together.

We offer paid training, flexible scheduling, paid time off, employee discounts, a 401(k), and Same Day Pay via Clair. Pay is $17 to $21 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. This is a year-round, part-time position with approximately 10 to 20 hours available per week.