Swim Instructor (Madison)

Swim Instructor / Deck Hand

Kittelson Swim School – Madison, WI

We rent local hotel pools and provide swimming lessons to children in a welcoming, small-group environment.

Interested in the Madison position? Please text Alexandra at 608-449-3915 to schedule an interview.

Are you looking for a supportive, enjoyable, and rewarding work environment? Join the Kittelson Swim School team and help children build confidence while learning lifesaving water-safety skills!

We are currently hiring Swim Instructors and Deck Hands for our Madison location. These roles are perfect for candidates who enjoy working with children and families, are dependable and organized, and want to be part of a fun, active environment.

No previous swim-instruction experience is necessary. Kittelson Swim School provides PAID TRAINING! We proudly invest in our team members, so they feel confident and prepared to provide a great experience for our swimmers and families.

Applicants must be 17 years of age or older.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting teaching rate of $20/hour
• Paid training
• Referral Bonus Program
• Raise opportunities for top performers
• Consistent weekly schedule
• Small class sizes
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you grow with the company

Swim Instructor Responsibilities

As a Swim Instructor, you can expect to:

• Teach the same students each week and celebrate their progress in the pool.
• Teach 30-minute swim classes with a maximum of 4 students per class.
• Work with swimmers generally ranging from 2–12 years old.
• Learn and confidently teach the Kittelson Swim School curriculum through hands-on training.
• Work alongside experienced instructors and leadership to maintain our safety standards.
• Communicate with parents about student progress, accomplishments, and areas of continued development.
• Assist children in and around the pool while maintaining a safe and encouraging learning environment.
• Walk and stand in the pool for extended periods and lift students or pool equipment as necessary.

Typical shifts are approximately 3–4 hours long and may include evenings and weekends.

Deck Hand Responsibilities

Our Deck Hands help keep lessons organized, on schedule, and running smoothly from the pool deck.

As a Deck Hand, you may:

• Oversee the flow of classes throughout the shift.
• Help swimmers and families locate their scheduled class and instructor.
• Check students in and help ensure classes begin on time.
• Communicate with parents and clients before, during, and after lessons.
• Answer general questions about lessons, scheduling, policies, programs, and Kittelson Swim School.
• Collect payments when needed and assist families with account or registration questions.
• Communicate with the Lead Scheduler regarding last-minute absences, schedule changes, class adjustments, instructor changes, and other unexpected situations.
• Help coordinate on-the-spot schedule changes so instructors and families know where they need to be.
• Support instructors with parent communication and general pool-deck needs.
• Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional environment for families.
• Assist with daily equipment setup and tear-down, including preparing lesson equipment before classes and properly storing materials at the end of the day.
• Monitor the pool deck and help leadership maintain Kittelson Swim School's safety expectations.

Deck Hands are an important connection between our families, instructors, and scheduling team and help make sure each day runs as smoothly as possible.

What You'll Gain

Valuable ExperienceWork with children in an educational environment while strengthening your communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

An Active Work EnvironmentSay goodbye to sitting at a desk all day! Whether you're teaching in the water or keeping things moving from the pool deck, you'll stay active throughout your shift.

Customer Service ExperienceBuild valuable skills by communicating with families, answering questions, assisting with scheduling, collecting payments, and helping clients find the right swim lesson options.

Leadership & Operations ExperienceDeck Hands gain hands-on experience coordinating classes, responding to unexpected changes, communicating with staff, and helping manage the daily operation of a swim program.

Our Mission

Kittelson Swim School is on a mission to educate children and families about water safety while creating a safe and positive environment for swimmers to develop confidence in and around the water.

Come help us teach lifesaving skills and build confidence that can last a lifetime!

Interested in joining our Madison team? Text Alexandra at 608-449-3915 to schedule an interview.