Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor

Summary

Are you passionate about working with infants & toddlers, their parents, education, and love spending time in the water? Premier Aquatics is looking for a fun, energetic, and experienced early childhood development professional to join our team as a Parent & Me / Adaptive Swim Instructor!

What You'll Do

• Lead engaging Parent and Me classes
• Teach swim lessons designed for infants and toddlers, combining early education and child development milestones with fun, interactive water activities
• Follow our set curriculum while keeping classes exciting, educational, and adaptable to varying developmental and sensory needs
• Provide inclusive instruction to support swimmers with disabilities, developmental differences, or adaptive learning needs through patient, individualized instruction and positive parent communication
• Ensure safety comes first by supervising and safeguarding all participants during group and private lessons, and on the pool deck
• Communicate like a pro by sharing important updates with your supervisor quickly and clearly, and maintaining open, positive communication with parents
• Be a customer service champion by keeping our families happy, providing excellent service, answering questions, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where both parents and children feel supported in their educational experience
• Support your team by building great relationships with fellow employees and instructors, working together to meet Premier's educational goals
• Stay sharp by attending quarterly in-service training programs to enhance your skills and continue your own education as an instructor

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in child development or related education fields
• 4+ years of working with children aged 0-3 years
• Comfortable adapting teaching styles to support children with varying developmental and learning needs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Basic Life Support certification
• Bonus points if you have experience working with children with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory sensitivities, or adaptive learning needs, previous aquatics or instructor experience, a degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Special Education, or a related field, and a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification

Physical Requirements

• Be ready to teach for up to 15 hours a week and interact with children
• Occasionally, you may need to lift a child or swim lesson equipment (up to 50 pounds)
• The pool you will be working at is indoors and is heated to 92 degrees year-round

Benefits

• Exciting Opportunities: Immerse yourself in a career not just about lifeguarding - it's about creating memorable experiences by the water.
• Professional Development: Elevate your skills with our exclusive leadership training and safety credentials, designed to boost your career and set you apart.
• Team Spirit: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for water safety and having a great time while doing it.