Swim Instructor/coach

Swim Instructor Job Description Template

We are looking to hire an experienced swim instructor to help children and adults of all ages develop proper swimming techniques and skills. The swim instructor's responsibilities include evaluating each student's performance during swim sessions and providing feedback, completing attendance, progress, and accident reports, and ensuring that all swimming aids and equipment are in good working order. You should also be able to assist students with special needs to socialize with other students.

To be successful as a swim instructor, you should demonstrate patience and enthusiasm and be able to motivate students to accomplish their swimming goals. Ultimately, an exceptional swim instructor should be able to communicate effectively with students and ensure that all water safety rules are adhered to.

Swim Instructor Responsibilities:

• Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
• Assisting more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
• Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
• Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
• Planning swimming lessons that take into account students' abilities and progressive development.
• Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
• Ensuring that the swimming pool and locker rooms are kept clean and tidy.

Swim Instructor Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven experience working as a swim instructor or lifeguard.
• CPR, First Aid, and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor (BSI) certifications.
• Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules.
• Strong swimming abilities.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Passionate and enthusiastic.

Compensation: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Genesis Health Clubs

Join the Genesis Health Clubs Family - Where Passion Meets Purpose!

Genesis Health Clubs is the largest privately owned health club company in the country, with 83 locations across 13 states. Even more importantly, GHC is the fastest-growing non-franchised health club company in the U.S. This rapid expansion creates tremendous opportunity and upside for our team members. Genesis is a place where you can build a successful long-term career in the health and fitness industry, with unmatched upward mobility and growth. As a premier brand, we demand the best in the industry and, in turn, offer above-industry pay and strong rewards for top performers.

Genesis Health Clubs continues to grow, not just in size, but in scope. We now operate a family of brands that includes trampoline parks, water parks, ice skating rinks, meal prep services, and baseball tournament venues. But we're more than just a gym, we're a movement grounded in core values that guide everything we do.

At Genesis, our mission begins with MMFI: Make Me Feel Important. We serve, support, and inspire our members through meaningful relationships and thoughtful service. We believe in Investing in Our Members, Clubs, and Team, ensuring every location delivers excellence, from the equipment we provide to the people who bring the energy.

We Lead by Example, showing up each day with compassion, drive, and a commitment to help others succeed. We encourage everyone to Exercise Daily, not just for fitness, but as a lifestyle that promotes resilience and long-term wellness.

For Our Team:

We offer dynamic roles in fitness, customer service, management, childcare, and more, with room to grow, lead, and truly make an impact.

Why Work With Us:

• Above-industry average pay and strong employee rewards
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Rapid career advancement in a fast-growing organization
• The opportunity to uplift your community every day
• Free all-access gym membership
• A passionate, supportive culture where Staff is Family

Whether you're training clients one-on-one or helping families stay active through our extended brands, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team transforming lives, one workout, one smile, one connection at a time.

Ready to Level Up Your Health or Your Career?

If you're passionate about wellness, driven to help others, and excited to work hard and have fun, we want to meet you.

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