Swim Instructor
Swim Instructor

ROLE SUMMARY

Have a passion for teaching and working with kids and love to swim? Join our awesome swim family! The Swim Instructor/Coach position at Swimming Simply is the most important and demanding role within the company. A highly valued and continually evolving role, Swim Instructor/Coaches are the backbone of Swimming Simply. A Swim Instructor/Coach will be responsible for conducting swim clinics for students at varying ages and skill levels as well as attending to the safety of participants at all times. We want team members who know how to teach swimming but also are passionate about coaching swimmers to do better -- they encourage, cheer and demonstrate high-energy to the swimmers.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We believe that everyone can swim.
Swimming Simply was started by a passionate swimmer and mother in the Denver area who noticed a gap in swim offerings. While there were plenty of opportunities in her area for young children to learn to swim and a few very competitive swim teams for school-age children there was very little offered for kids who can swim but need support with stroke development and an opportunity to learn to love the water. In addition, there was next to nothing available for adults learning to swim or looking for year round swim exercise programs. Swimming Simply was born to help fill these gaps and offer programming for children and adults who were ready to take their swimming abilities to the next level.
Swimming Simply employees know what it means to be a vital part of a team, want to grow, and like to have fun at work. We value having divergent thinkers who bring various experiences and viewpoints to the table at Swimming Simply. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.

WORK LOCATION

Gateway High School: 1300 S Stable Blvd

HOURS

Shifts include:
June-July : Mon-Fri, ~4-5:30pm
June & July: Monday-Friday, 9-1pm and/or 2-6pm (can work one or both shifts)

BENEFITS

An opportunity to join a growing business and team of entrepreneurs that are passionate about building swimming skills across all communities in the Denver area and like to have fun while doing so.
This is a temporary, part time position that does not include healthcare benefits nor vacation time accrual.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The main focus of a Swim Instructor/Coach is to teach swimming skills in accordance with the Swimming Simply curriculum in a fun, positive manner.
Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and customers on their swimming efforts.
Ability to create new approaches to serve the different needs of program participants.
Structure class time appropriately to incorporate repetition, reinforcement, and introduction of skills.
Ensure swimmer safety at all times.
Maintain proper equipment and time organization to ensure timely class start times.
Provide Supervisor with class information to keep proper class organization.
Provide families with individualized feedback on their swimmers in a format that will be shared during training.
Maintain proper dress code standards as outlined in the employee handbook.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

At least 18 years of age
Demonstrated ability to swim and tread water
Knowledge of swimming and ability to teach at all age groups and various levels
At least 1, preferably 2-3, seasons of verifiable experience teaching children to swim or coaching a swim team.
Current CPR & First Aid certification
Current Lifeguard certification strongly preferred but not required
Special consideration given for those with a current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification
Demonstrated ability to recognize and remedy hazardous and dangerous situations
Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Swimming Simply staff
Reliable, self-motivated and friendly
Must have a passion for the water and working with children
Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds in weight
Must be able to pass a criminal background checks


COMPENSATION

$20-$30/hour, depending on experience
Bonuses available, depending on performance of the camp and the company