Swim Instructor CO-Denver-80238 12-06-24

$39,520 - $43,680/Yr

Goldfish Swim School Central Park - Denver, CO

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Denver, CO

About the position

The Swim Instructor position at Goldfish Swim School in Central Park is a part-time role focused on teaching swim lessons to children. Instructors are responsible for preparing lesson materials, teaching classes, and communicating progress to parents. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within the organization, with leadership positions available within the first 3-6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class materials and lesson themes for swim lessons.
• Teach swim lessons to groups of 4 swimmers, or 6 in parent-and-me classes.
• Communicate progress and celebrate accomplishments with parents and caregivers after each lesson.

Requirements

• Ability to swim and pass a basic swim test (50 yards).
• Commit to missing no more than one class every 6 weeks (80-90% attendance).
• Find and prepare a substitute teacher when unable to teach, leaving notes for them.
• Ability to be in the water for 4 hours at a time.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching or coaching swimming.
• Background in child care or education.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $19-21 per hour.
• Frequent and regular pay raises with positive performance feedback.
• Thorough, paid training and in-house lifeguard certification class.
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings.
• Gift cards, swag, staff outings, and other rewards.