Our team is on a mission to create a safe, fun, and encouraging environment where kids not only learn to swim - they thrive! As a swim instructor, you'll be the heart of the experience: teaching life-saving water safety skills while having a blast and making memories that last a lifetime. 

We've earned top employer awards nationwide, and it's all thanks to our amazing team members. Ready to dive in?

Why You'll Love It Here: 

• Get Paid to Have Fun - Seriously. Play games, cheer on kids, and splash around while teaching life skills.
• No Experience? No Problem! - We offer paid, hands-on training so you feel confident from day one.
• Join a Crew That Feels Like Family - We're big on team bonding, celebrating wins, and supporting one another. 
• Build Your Skills - Communication, leadership, time management - you'll sharpen them all here. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Training with an experienced mentor to learn our proven swim instruction methods
• Teaching weekly lessons and cheering on student milestones
• Creating positive, trusting relationships with students and parents
• Keeping safety a top priority for everyone in and around the pool
• Getting your steps in! This is an active, on-your-feet (and in-the-pool) role
• Teaching classes for kids of all ages, from 6 months to 12 years - every age group brings new energy!

Your Schedule: 

• Set shifts that include evenings and weekends 
• Great hours for students and part-timers
• Opportunities to pick up more hours as you grow with us!

What It Takes: 

• Must love working with kids and bringing positive energy
• Reliable, safety-minded, and professional with great communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a set schedule
• Comfortable in the water and active on your feet 
• Previous teaching or swim experience a plus, but not required - we provide paid training!

What You'll Earn:

• The pay range for this position is $13.50-$16.50 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and certifications. 
• Entry-level team members start at the beginning of the pay range, with regular opportunities for pay increases as they grow. 

Perks That Make a Difference: 

• Tuition reimbursement program for students 
• Referral bonus program 
• Pay raises for top performance and certifications 
• FREE employee wellness program 
• Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans at discounted rates
• Discounts on pet insurance and products and services through LifeMart
• Voluntary 401(k)
• Paid sick leave as required by State law
• Tons of growth opportunities to become a mentor or leader!

What You'll Gain: 

• Experience that stands out - Skillsets developed in this environment are transferable to many industries and careers, especially those involving working with children.  
• Active lifestyle - No desks, just splashes! 
• Mentorship and leadership - Learn from the best and grow into a trainer or lead
• Feel-good impact - Be the reason a child learns to swim, gains confidence, and has FUN doing it
• Teamwork and community - From school supply drives to swim scholarship fundraisers, we love giving back

We believe swimming is a life skill, not just a sport, and we take pride in teaching it in a way that's joyful, safe and unforgettable. Emler Swim and Gymnastic Schools expand across 12 states and over 60 locations, continuing to grow and provide memorable experience for families nationwide. 

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The position will remain open for up to 30 days from the posting date or until it is filled, whichever comes first. 

Emler Swim and Gymnastic Schools participate in E-Verify to ensure all team members are authorized to work in the U.S. All applicants are subject to a background check following a conditional offer of employment.