Enthusiastic Swim Instructor Needed! Year-Round Role in Bellaire

Description

About Wolfies Swim School Wolfies Swim School is a family-owned and operated instructional swim school dedicated to delivering high-quality lessons and showing appreciation for our team. We’re passionate about teaching swim skills that build confidence and safety in a student-centered environment. At Wolfies, we’re committed to providing you with thorough training and the resources you need to succeed. If you’re looking for a rewarding role with a unique culture, competitive pay, and flexible scheduling, we’d love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach beginner and intermediate swim lessons, emphasizing safety and foundational skills.
• Communicate regularly with parents to share student progress and address any concerns.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment during lessons, consistently adhering to safety protocols.

Expectations:

• Maintain positive student and parent relationships.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and adapt to curriculum updates.

Why Join Wolfies? Our instructors are the heart of our school. We offer a supportive and fun work environment where you’ll be appreciated and empowered to make a difference. Join us to inspire confidence in swimmers of all ages and create positive connections with students and families in our community.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 6 months of swim instruction experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.

Certifications:

• Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications preferred.
• If not certified, the candidate must be able to meet the requirements to pass Lifeguard certification, including:
  • Swimming at least 200 yards continuously.
  • Treading water for 2 minutes.
  • Retrieving a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool and swimming with it above the surface.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong communication skills for engaging with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A caring, compassionate approach with children and adults.
• Ability to work in the water for up to 5-hour periods.
• A positive attitude and openness to feedback and coaching.
• Ability to focus and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment:

• Must be able to commit to at least one year of employment.
• Afternoon and weekend availability required.