Seeking Year-Round Part-Time Children's Swim Instructor
Our Swim Instructor position is responsible for providing a fun, safe, and clean environment in which children can learn to swim freestyle and backstroke. Our instructors provide Lessons for Life through a passion for swimming and a love of children.
Responsibilities:
The primary duty of swim instructor is to teach swimming skills in using The Swim School of Denver's curriculum Tuesday – Friday to children one to seven years of age.
- Ability to work in water for up to 4 hours per shift, 3-4 shifts per week
- Ensure swimmer's safety at all times.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., including assisting children and moving equipment.
- Ability to sit, squat, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods while instructing.
- Comfortable working in a warm environment with exposure to humidity and pool chemicals.
- Strong situational awareness and ability to focus in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in emergencies.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear instructions to children of all ages.
Qualifications:
The skills and qualifications for this position include:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Pass a background check
- Must have experience working with children
- Swim instruction, swim team, or lifeguarding experience preferred
- Caring and compassionate
- Able to work in water for up to 4 hours per shift 3-4 shifts per week
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and openness to coaching
- Commit to at least 1 year of employment, mornings and afternoons (No Weekends)
- CPR certified or willing to obtain within 6 months
Benefits:
This is a part-time position offering the opportunity to inspire generations to understand, experience and value the majesty of aquatics with one of the premier environmentally responsible aquatic centers in the Rocky Mountain region delivering exceptional education, service, and travel experiences. Benefits with Denver Divers and the Swim School of Denver include:
- Paid training
- Consistent work schedules every week year-round
- Employee discount opportunities
- Career development
- Fun, friendly, passionate work environment
- Fun is key! We create unforgettable experiences and learn through adventure.
- Reliability is our motto. We always deliver on our promises.
- Passion, precision, and excellence drive us. It's our everyday standard.
- We train hard, adapt quickly, and see challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Hard work is essential. We push forward and make things happen.
- We build strong relationships with our team and the families we serve.
If you enjoy and have experience working with very young children (12 months to about six) and can swim, we would love to talk to you!
Email your resume along with three (3) work references to the swim director Cheryl Klatt: info@theswimschoolofdenver.com, or just give us a call, 303-399-2877.
We look forward to working with you!
