Since 1967, Midwest Pool Management has delivered unparalleled pool management services, creating safe, professional, and positive aquatic environments. Midwest Pool Management is hiring Swim Lesson Instructors to teach private and group swim lessons for participants of varying ages and skill levels.
Swim Lesson Instructors play an important role in promoting water safety, building confidence, and helping participants progress toward independent swimming skills. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children, are safety-focused, and are enthusiastic about teaching in an aquatic setting.
Schedule & Pay
- Schedule: Based on program needs and instructor availability; instructors must be available to work the full session(s) they are scheduled for
- Employment Type: Part-time, Seasonal
- Pay: $16.50 per hour
Qualifications
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with children and parents
- Dependable, patient, and safety-focused
- Ability to demonstrate:
- Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, and Elementary Backstroke
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Surface dive and swim underwater for 10 yards
- For advanced levels, ability to demonstrate:
- Front standing dives, open turns, and flip turns
Responsibilities
- Teach private and group swim lessons following the Swim Care Program curriculum and guidelines
- Promote a fun, safe, and encouraging learning environment
- Begin and end classes on time; arrive 10 minutes early to prepare lesson plans and materials
- Maintain safety at all times and never leave a class unattended
- Review previously taught skills and introduce new skills as appropriate
- Set clear class expectations and enforce them consistently
- Complete daily attendance records and skill tracking paperwork
- Communicate with parents regarding participant progress and skill development
- Complete progress reports or certificates at the end of each session and collect parent evaluations
- Wear the required uniform while on duty: MPM lifeguard swimsuit or swim trunks, or a plain black one-piece swimsuit/black swim trunks if not a lifeguard, and sunscreen with SPF 15+
Certifications & Training
- Swim Lesson Instructor Certification is required and is obtained by attending a Swim Lesson Clinic. Training must be successfully completed prior to teaching lessons.