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Posted August 23, 2026

Swim Instructor

Big Sky Fitness
Farmington, CT, US Full Time
20USD - 25USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Training & development


Job description
Are you searching for a job that’s genuinely fun? Do you dream of wearing flip-flops at work all year round? Want to gain life-saving experience and make a real difference in the community? If so, we want YOU! Join the Big Sky Swim Program and dive into an exciting career! Voted #1 Gyms in Hartford County 20+ years in a row!

We value our employees and reward their hard work! We offer paid training and flexible shifts - making this a great role for students, parents or anyone who wants to pick up some extra hours without working late nights.

Compensation and Benefits:

%CF; Paid Training
%CF; Year-round employment with flexible hours
%CF; Employee Discount
%CF; A fun place to work
%CF; Valuable work experience
%CF; Increased social opportunities
%CF; An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
%CF; Compensation: $17-$25 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

%CF; Provide swim instruction.
%CF; Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents.
%CF; Enforce safety rules and regulations.
%CF; Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
%CF; Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of
students’ swim skills.
%CF; Use problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve
challenges that students encounter.
%CF; Inspect pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
%CF; Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and
removes lane lines.
%CF; Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, pool
vacuuming, etc…
%CF; Attend mandatory meetings/training outside of regular working hours.
%CF; Weekday and weekend availability.

Qualifications:

%CF; Excellent communication and organizational skills
%CF; Enthusiastic Personality
%CF; 16 years or older
%CF; No prior teaching experience necessary, but a willingness to learn and have fun is a must!

Certificates and Licenses: American Red Cross- Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment: Swim instructors spend the majority of their working time in the pool with students.

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