Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

For more than 80 years, St. Andrew's Parks & Playground Commission has enriched lives through parks, recreation, and wellness. St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus, a subdivision of St. Andrew's Parks and Playground, is currently hiring Swim Instructors for our indoor pool. Successful candidates demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, and a commitment to helping participants improve their swimming abilities.

As a Swim Instructor at St. Andrew's Family Fitness Plus, you will be responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants of varying ages and skill levels, in group and private sessions. Swim Instructors are responsible for assessing the progress of their students, and adjusting their teaching style to enhance their students' swimming abilities. Our swim instructors benefit from a step progression system based on experience, certification, and an increased availability to teach a consistent weekly schedule based on program needs and position level. Each level involves a higher degree of responsibility and commitment.

Qualifications and Compensation:

Level I Swim Instructor

• SAI Swim Instructor or ARC Water Safety Instructor certification required prior to independently teaching lessons. Training opportunities may be available for selected candidates needing certification
• Pay Range: $22.50 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications

Level II Advanced Swim Instructor

• Must possess a Level 2 StarFish certification or equivalent
• Pay Range: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications

Level III Lead Swim Instructor

• Must possess a Level 2 (or higher) StarFish certification or equivalent
• Pay Range: $35.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications

Benefits: Full family membership to the fitness center; Medical Care Membership available with low ($70) monthly premiums; SC Retirement System.

If you are not yet a certified swim instructor, or your certification has expired, we are willing to train swim instructors who are willing to learn. If you are a strong swimmer, and enjoy working with participants of all ages, we want to hear from you!

Our new 2-stage application process is quick and easy. Stage 1 takes only a few minutes to apply. If selected for further consideration, you will receive an invitation to complete Stage 2 of the application process. After completion of Stage 2, you may be contacted to schedule an interview.

St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment with St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, employment eligibility verification, and post-offer drug screening. These requirements apply in accordance with Commission policy and applicable law. Failure to meet required screening standards may result in withdrawal of an employment offer. St. Andrew's Parish Parks and Playground Commission is an at-will employer.