Swim instructor

Job Description

Swimming Instructor

VIVI SWIM SCHOOL is a professional indoor swim school dedicated to providing safe, high-quality, and caring swim instruction for children and families.

Our mission is simple:

Happy · Safe · Confident

We believe swimming is more than a sport — it is an essential life skill. Every child we teach to become safer and more confident in the water brings us one step closer to saving a life.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, patient, responsible, and dependable Swimming Instructors who enjoy working with children and are interested in growing with our team.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $22–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Paid training provided
  • Performance incentives and bonus opportunities
  • Fixed and consistent scheduling
  • Employee discounts
  • Supportive and professional team environment
  • Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility
  • Potential long-term career growth within VIVI SWIM SCHOOL

Responsibilities

As a Swimming Instructor at VIVI SWIM SCHOOL, you will:

  • Teach private, semi-private, and group swimming lessons based on assigned programs
  • Work primarily with children, from beginners through advanced swimmers
  • Provide safe, patient, positive, and professional instruction
  • Follow the VIVI SWIM SCHOOL teaching curriculum and lesson standards
  • Evaluate students' swimming abilities and track their progress
  • Maintain accurate student progress records
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with parents, students, supervisors, and other coaches
  • Maintain a safe environment both in and around the pool
  • Set up and properly return teaching equipment before and after lessons
  • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions
  • Wear the required VIVI SWIM SCHOOL uniform while working
  • Maintain professional behavior and appearance
  • Perform other swim-school-related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Enjoy working with children
  • Patient, caring, energetic, and responsible
  • Strong commitment to student safety
  • CPR/AED or other relevant safety certification required
  • Able to follow an established teaching curriculum
  • Able to teach independently after completing training
  • Dependable, punctual, and professional
  • Reliable transportation
  • Available for 4–6 hour shifts
  • Available at least 3 days per week
  • Willing to maintain a consistent weekly schedule
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous swim instruction experience is preferred but not required

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

  • Previous swim instructor or swim coach experience
  • Competitive swimming background
  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
  • ASCA Certification
  • Lifeguard certification
  • Experience teaching young children
  • Experience working with children with special needs
  • Bilingual ability, especially English and Chinese

What We Look For

At VIVI SWIM SCHOOL, swimming ability alone does not make a great instructor.

We value coaches who are patient with children, dependable with their schedules, willing to learn, open to feedback, and committed to helping students improve over time.

All VIVI instructors follow the same teaching system and curriculum so that students can continue progressing even when working with different coaches.

We are especially interested in instructors who are looking for a stable, long-term position and want to develop professionally with our swim school.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00–$27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person