Swim Instructor
Make a Difference Every Day!
Looking for a job that's fun, rewarding, and makes a real impact? At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School, we're passionate about teaching life-saving swim skills while creating confident, happy swimmers. If you love working with children, enjoy being active, and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to meet you!
As a Swim Instructor, you'll teach students of all ages and skill levels in a positive, encouraging environment. No previous teaching experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive paid training to help you become a confident and successful instructor.
What You'll Do
- Teach swim lessons to children of all ages and abilities, from Babies & Me classes through advanced swim levels.
- Create a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment where students build confidence in the water.
- Follow the Small Fish Big Fish Swim School teaching philosophy and training methods.
- Demonstrate and assist students with proper swimming techniques, including safely lifting and supporting young swimmers when needed.
- Promote water safety and help prevent accidents by maintaining a safe, supervised environment.
- Track student progress and provide regular feedback to parents and families.
- Administer first aid when necessary.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming pool facility.
- Assist with special events, community outreach, and water safety education.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
- Passionate about working with children.
- Excited to teach an essential life skill that can save lives.
- Professional, dependable, and punctual.
- A strong team player with a willingness to learn.
- Comfortable in the water and has basic swimming skills.
- Eager to grow personally and professionally.
Schedule Requirements
Qualified applicants must be available to work:
- A minimum of two weekday shifts (3:45 PM – 7:30 PM)
- A minimum of one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday, 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Your schedule remains consistent from week to week, making it easy to plan around school or other commitments.
Pay & Benefits
- Starting pay: $14.00 per hour, based on qualifications, following paid training.
- Paid training — no prior experience required.
- Opportunities for advancement into senior instructor, leadership, and management roles.
- A fun, supportive workplace where you'll build valuable teaching, communication, and leadership skills.
- The chance to make a lasting impact by helping children gain confidence and learn a life-saving skill.
No Experience? We've Got You!
We believe great instructors are made, not born. If you have a positive attitude, enjoy working with kids, and are ready to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Come join the Small Fish Big Fish Swim School family and help create confident swimmers—one lesson at a time!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
At Small Fish Big Fish Swim School and Sweet Pea's Educational Gymnastics, we are always looking for new team members to embrace our core values of:
Safety
Safety First, During, After, and Always
Fun
We retain knowledge in a positive, encouraging environment.
Growth Mindset
Always learning attitude and encourage.
Connections
Bonds to our teammates, students, families, community, and water
Passion
Love what we do
Our Mission is:
To teach self-confidence, discipline, and well-being through the lifelong sport of swimming.
Our Motto is:
“Small fish become BIG fish by swimming in schools."
Our Vision is to:
- Touch as many lives as possible through our positive and fun in-water learning experiences.
- Develop and strengthen individual mental and physical health through sport.
- Educate the community on the dangers of childhood drowning and provide continuing drowning prevention education.
- Instill a life-long love of the sport .
- Always “WOW” our customers.