Swim Instructor

Big Sky Fitness

Farmington, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$25 Per Hour
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Defibrillator, First Aid, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Farmington, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development


Job description
Are you searching for a job that’s genuinely fun? Do you dream of wearing flip-flops at work all year round? Want to gain life-saving experience and make a real difference in the community? If so, we want YOU! Join the Big Sky Swim Program and dive into an exciting career!  Voted #1 Gyms in Hartford County 20+ years in a row!  
 
We value our employees and reward their hard work! We offer paid training and flexible shifts - making this a great role for students, parents or anyone who wants to pick up some extra hours without working late nights.  
 
Compensation and Benefits:

      Paid Training
      Year-round employment with flexible hours
      Employee Discount
      A fun place to work
      Valuable work experience
      Increased social opportunities
      An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
      Compensation: $17-$25 per hour


Duties and Responsibilities:

      Provide swim instruction.
      Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents.
      Enforce safety rules and regulations.
      Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
      Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of 
        students’ swim skills.
      Use problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve 
        challenges that students encounter.
      Inspect pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
     Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and 
        removes lane lines.
      Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, pool 
         vacuuming, etc…
      Attend mandatory meetings/training outside of regular working hours.
      Weekday and weekend availability.


Qualifications:

      Excellent communication and organizational skills
      Enthusiastic Personality
      16 years or older
      No prior teaching experience necessary, but a willingness to learn and have fun is a must!


Certificates and Licenses: American Red Cross- Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within 90 days of hire.  
 
Work Environment: Swim instructors spend the majority of their working time in the pool with students. 

About the Company

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Big Sky Fitness