Part-Time Swim Instructor (Competitive Swim Experience Required)
Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Free uniforms
Training & development
Sweet Blue Swim Academy was founded by Cristina Teuscher, a two-time Olympian and Gold and Bronze medalist as well as six-time national champion, and by her husband, Amerigo Fabbri, former Dean and Lecturer at Yale University. Located in Greenwich and Stamford, CT, Sweet Blue Swim Academy offers the finest education in swimming based on knowledge of and experience in the highest divisions of the swimming world. The distinctive feature that sets Sweet Blue Swim Academy apart from other institutions is its meticulous focus on mastering impeccable technique for all four strokes. Our programming brings learn-to-swim classes to children starting from 4 months of age up to adults. Finally, we offer Competitive Clinics as well as Adult Stroke Analysis classes for both competitive swimmers and Master’s Swimmers/Triathletes. Sweet Blue cultivates excellence in the water to advance self-knowledge, confidence and resilience regardless of age. We also wish to present our students an opportunity to create, within the boundaries of the pool’s walls, their own safe space for learning and reflection. Finally, it is our desire to provide an outstanding service to our community while fostering a lifelong love of water. We welcome you to learn to swim, develop your stroke, or refine your technique. To learn more about our available baby swimming classes or our other swimming lessons please feel free to contact us today. Our team is proud to include families from Darien, New Canaan, Greenwich & Stamford, CT, as well as from the larger Westchester County, including Rye, NY. Sweet Blue swim Academy is seeking applications for the position of Instructor to teach swim classes ranging from infants up to high-level competitive swimmers. Sweet Blue Swim Academy is an equal opportunity employer whose focus is on unparalleled stroke technique as well as on instilling in every individual enrolled in its programs both of a lifelong respect for, and love of, the water. The ideal candidate is a highly professional individual, who possesses a nurturing and loving personality, who is committed to excellence in teaching, and who is a true team player to join our family of instructors. Reporting to the Director of Training and Recruiting, the position of Instructor brings leadership and extensive aquatic knowledge to Sweet Blue swim classes, and it provides young swimmers with a unique opportunity to strengthen their character as they learn to swim with the finest technique. The Instructor will also help build resilience by guiding students to meet the challenges that come with becoming a faster swimmer, and, finally, s/he will inspire and ignite a transformative sense of self-confidence once students become aware of their passion for swimming. Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of three years of experience as a competitive swimmer;
A GED Degree or High School Degree;
Successful candidate must perform well in an in-person interview, and successfully perform in a swim test swimming all four strokes with good form.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a competitive swimmer at a college level or higher;
Experience in early childhood education, in education, or as a medical and/or nursing professional;
Demonstrated ability to teach, and to positively establish rapport, and effectively communicate, with children.
Minimum Requirements
We are open to weekend-only shift work. 3-4 weekly shifts of 4 hours preferred.
Career advancement opportunities are strongly considered at Sweet Blue Swim Academy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
competitive swimming: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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