Parent & Me Swim Instructor
Summary
Are you passionate about working with infants & toddlers, their parents, education, and love spending time in the water? Premier Swim Academy is looking for a fun, energetic, and experienced early childhood development professional to join our team!
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 and educational.
- Supervise and safeguard all participants during group and private lessons, and on the pool deck. Ensure everyone is following safety rules so that learning and education are fun and safe!
- Communicate like a pro: Share important updates with your supervisor quickly and clearly. Offer feedback on your students' progress and education journey to parents.
- Be a customer service champion: Provide excellent service, answer questions, and create a welcoming atmosphere where both parents and children feel supported in their educational experience.
- Keep things tidy: Help maintain the cleanliness and order of the swim programs to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Support your team: Build great relationships with fellow employees and instructors, working together to meet Premier's education goals.
- Stay sharp: Attend 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
- Able to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Basic Life Support certification
- Available on Saturdays 8:40a-12:15p
- Bonus points if you have: Experience working with children with disabilities or adaptive learning needs, Previous aquatics or instructor experience, A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Child Psychology, Additional availability come spring & summer, 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 outdoors and is heated to 85 degrees year-round.
- Swim programs run rain or shine, but it's always fun!
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.
Our company is an at-will employer. This means that, regardless of any provision, either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause for notice.
We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.