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Swim Instructor - Assistant and Leadership Needed

Atlanta Swim Academy

Swim Instructor - Assistant and Leadership Needed

Marietta, GA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Assistant Swim Instructor (Leadership Experience & Career Growth Opportunities!)

    Atlanta Swim Academy is rapidly expanding and we are looking for Swim Instructors to start immediately. Make a difference in your community by helping students of all ages learn to be safe in the water. Gain leadership, communication and group management skills in a fun filled family atmosphere. Swim Instructors are the core of Atlanta Swim Academy’s learn to swim program. They teach age- and ability-appropriate progressive skills to swimmers—from basic swimming skills for young swimmers to competition-specific training for advanced swimmers.

    Responsibilities and Duties

    Lead small groups (4-6) of swimmers through a series of progressively challenging swim skills.

    Plan and effectively organize class time through lesson plans.

    Teach and lead with encouragement and positive reinforcement.

    Provide for consistency in instruction by working each assigned lesson.

    Communicate with parents and swimmers on progress towards goals.

    Complete any necessary paperwork and reports.

    Enforce all facility policies, rules and regulations.

    Cover all material required in a level.

    Qualifications and Skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Knowledge of swimming skills and mechanics

    Excellent communication skills with children and adults

    Comfortable working with children of all ages

    Ability to lead and motivate

    Available to work at least one 4-hour shift either Sat. or Sun.

    Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First Aid (training and course will be available for candidates after hiring, however; preference will be given to those that have active certification)

    We have found most success in team members that possess the following background/experience:

    Teaching / Coaching

    Health / Fitness

    Sports & Recreation

    Physical Training

    Education / Childcare

    Leadership & Team Management

    Communication

    Problem-Solving Skills

    Outgoing Personality

    Organizational Skills

    Benefits

    Atlanta Swim Academy offers growth opportunities for those that qualify! Fast-paced promotions are available to Lead Instructor and Instructor Supervisor positions. There are also opportunities to be cross-trained in multiple departments within the company, including: retail, customer service, administration, team management, hr/pr, coaching, logistics.

    Health Insurance is available to full-time employees.

    Employee discount.

    Other benefits including Vacation, PTO etc.

    Team building outings and functions.