Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor – Consistent Hours, Small Classes

Location: SafeSplash Swim School – Arlington & Grand Prairie, TX
Pay: $14.00–$16.50 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Part-time (25–35+ hours per week)

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday: Afternoon and evening shifts
• Saturday: Morning through early afternoon (required)

About SafeSplash Swim School

At SafeSplash Swim School, our mission is to teach water safety while building confidence and developing lifelong swimming skills. We provide year-round swim lessons for infants, children, and adults in a fun, structured, and supportive environment.

We are looking for dependable, energetic, and confident Swim Instructors who are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact every day.

This position also serves as an Operations Assistant, offering opportunities to develop leadership skills while supporting the daily operations of the swim school. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for consistent hours, career growth, and advancement into leadership.

Position Overview

As a Swim Instructor / Operations Assistant, you will teach high-quality swim lessons while helping ensure daily operations run smoothly. You will support fellow instructors, assist families, help maintain lesson quality, and serve as a reliable team member during your shift.

Strong performers will have opportunities to grow into leadership and management positions as our business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities of  Swim Instruction

• Teach swim lessons for students ages 4 months through adults.
• Teach swimmers of all abilities using the SafeSplash curriculum.
• Ensure lessons are safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student progress and skill tracking.
• Step in to cover classes when needed.
• Maintain a positive and encouraging learning environment.

Team Support

• Support fellow instructors throughout your shift.
• Assist with training and onboarding new instructors.
• Help maintain consistent lesson quality.
• Communicate staffing concerns and operational issues to management.

Customer Service

• Welcome swimmers and families.
• Build positive relationships with parents.
• Answer questions professionally and courteously.
• Communicate schedule changes and important updates when necessary.

Operations

• Assist with scheduling and attendance.
• Report facility, equipment, or safety concerns promptly.
• Help prepare locations for quality assurance visits.
• Support general day-to-day swim school operations.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to swim all four competitive strokes:
  • Freestyle
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly
• Reliable and punctual.
• Professional, friendly, and confident.
• Comfortable working with infants, children, teens, and adults.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new systems and teaching techniques.
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently.
• Must be willing to obtain Lifeguard and other required certifications if requested.
• Certification reimbursement available after successful completion.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as a Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, or Water Safety Instructor.
• Experience coaching sports or teaching physical education.
• Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings.
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques.
• Experience working in aquatic facilities, recreation centers, gyms, or health clubs is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

What We Are Looking For/Our ideal team member

• Learns quickly.
• Applies new knowledge immediately.
• Has a growth mindset.
• Takes initiative without being asked.
• Is dependable and accountable.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Wants to grow into leadership.

Growth Opportunities

This position is designed to develop future leaders.

Successful team members may advance into positions such as:

• Lead Swim Instructor
• Operations Assistant
• Deck Supervisor
• Assistant Manager

Additional hours, responsibilities, and compensation are available based on performance.

Why Join SafeSplash?

• Consistent weekly hours
• Leadership development
• Paid training
• Advancement opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Meaningful work teaching life-saving skills
• Positive and rewarding workplace culture

If you are energetic, dependable, and passionate about helping others gain confidence in the water, we would love to meet you.

Join SafeSplash Swim School and help make a difference-one swimmer at a time.

Work Location: In person

• ALL candidates will complete a drug screening and a background check prior to the start of employment.