Swim Teacher

The Position

Hiring multiple team members to teach water safety and swim lessons to children year‐round using our fun, gentle and progressive methods. You will receive extensive training to build your confidence and ability to work with a variety of swimmers. Having fun and interacting with swimmers is an important part of the role. The focus is on living our values and teaching water safety to benefit the community.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay $16 per hour, based on experience
• Sign‐on bonus if Lifeguard Certified, or lifeguard fee reimbursement
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Paid company training 20–40 hours
• Opportunities for advancement and national networking
• Complimentary company apparel

Your Responsibilities

• Teach engaging and fun swim lessons per our curriculum
• Work shifts of 3–4 hours in a heated indoor pool in the Durham/Chapel Hill area
• Work a flexible schedule of 8–20 hours a week (weekdays 3 pm‐7 pm; weekends 9 am‐1 pm; year‐round)
• Interact with parents and caregivers
• Report to and support the Aquatics Leader

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion
• Enthusiastic and engaging personality
• Comfortable in and around the water
• Complete required aquatics training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children (camp counselors, childcare, teachers, grandparents/parents, etc.)
• Swim experience: 1-2 years (high school, college, or leisure)
• Lifeguarding certification strongly preferred (can be obtained during training)
• Ability to work year‐round, including summer months
• Customer service skills

Location

Durham/Chapel Hill area, North Carolina