Swim Instructor
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Waterworks Aquatics Inc
Norwalk, CA, US
Summary
Lead fun, safe, and goal-oriented swim lessons for children and adults. Communicate progress and safety milestones to families and management.
Job Description
🏊‍♂️ Swim Instructor – Norwalk, CA (90650)
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Pay: $26.50 – $28.00/hr (average including bonuses)  | Location: Norwalk, CA 90650
Quick Facts: Paid Training • Flexible Hours (Weekend Availability Required) • No Teaching Experience Needed
Warm Indoor Pools • Fun Team • Growth Opportunities
Make a difference every day — and get paid to have fun in the water!
You don’t need to be a competitive swimmer — it’s OK if you’re not a fantastic swimmer. We’ll teach you how to teach. If you’re energetic, love kids, and want a job that matters, we’re the place for you.
We reward our instructors based on performance — the more students on your schedule, the more you’ll earn. Your pay grows as your student base grows, plus monthly lesson bonuses when students re-enroll.
About Waterworks Aquatics
Waterworks Aquatics is a premier swim school teaching children (ages 3 months and up) and adults how to swim. Our mission is to educate and motivate individuals to be safer and learn proper swimming technique. We believe there’s a swimmer in everyone — and we teach in warm, indoor pools — no shivering!
How You’ll Make a Splash
- Lead fun, safe, goal-oriented swim lessons.
- Celebrate every milestone as students gain new skills.
- Communicate with families and management to ensure progress and safety.
What You’ll Bring
- Passion — you love helping kids build confidence and new skills.
- Adaptability — you adjust your teaching style to each student.
- Self-Responsibility — you come ready to learn and give each lesson your full attention.
- Approachability — you’re welcoming, patient, and a clear communicator.
- Integrity — you do what’s right, even when no one’s watching.
- No prior teaching experience required — we’ll provide full training and mentorship.
- At least 18 years old; able to tread water, lift up to 50 lbs, and demonstrate swim techniques safely.
- First Aid/CPR/AED (Infant/Child/Adult) — or willingness to obtain with our guidance.
- You’ll complete a brief swim assessment during training.
Pay, Schedule & Growth
- Pay Range: $26.50–$28.00 per hour (average including bonuses).
- Performance-based pay: earn more as your student schedule grows.
- Monthly lesson bonus opportunities for high student renewals.
- Flexible scheduling that fits school and activities. WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED.
- Clear path to grow through reliability, skill development, and student success.
Perks & Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Dental & vision insurance (available for part-time and full-time).
- Paid training (all required training is compensated) and regular performance reviews (every six months).
- Fun culture: appreciation events, and company parties.
- Employee discounts and opportunities for advancement.
🌊 Ready to dive in? Apply today and start making waves with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Waterworks Aquatics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility upon hire.
Waterworks Aquatics is a premier swim school that teaches children ages 3 months through adult how to swim. Our mission is to educate and motivate individuals to be safer and learn proper swimming technique. Waterworks Aquatics is a learning organization with a highly qualified team who creates a customized experience in every realm of aquatic programming as we feel swimming is a life-long skill.
With a supportive atmosphere and child-centered approach, our goal as a swim center is to encourage children to have fun in the water while improving their water skills. Our proven teaching methods and caring instructors will allow children to learn and grow within our program. By utilizing a specialized muscle memory technique, we are able to teach stroke technique at a very quick rate.
The service we provide you and your child extends beyond swim lessons. Lasting relationships are built through a "triangle of communication"​ between every parent, child, and instructor. We carefully match our students to an instructor who can best understand their capabilities and help them reach their full potential. Each lesson is structured yet flexible to meet the needs of each individual, which allows our students to steadily progress and thrive in a safe, comfortable environment.
Waterworks Aquatics offer swim schools throughout California and Colorado. Our locations include:
ORANGE COUNTY
Irvine
Huntington Beach
Yorba Linda
Anaheim Hills
La Habra
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Carlsbad
Poway
4S Ranch
LOS ANGELES
Culver City
Downey
Harbor City
Long Beach
Rosemead
Santa Clarita
Valencia
Whittier
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Pasadena
Alhambra
Arcadia
West Covina
Diamond Bar
Glendora
La Verne
ALAMEDA COUNTY
Hayward
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco
SILICON VALLEY
San Jose
Sunnyvale
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Antioch
Concord
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Riverside
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Chino
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Northridge
Woodland Hills
VENTURA COUNTY
Newbury Park
DENVER/DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO
Highlands Ranch
Founded
2004
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Waterworks Aquatics is a premier swim school that teaches children ages 3 months through adult how to swim. Our mission is to educate and motivate individuals to be safer and learn proper swimming technique. Waterworks Aquatics is a learning organization with a highly qualified team who creates a customized experience in every realm of aquatic programming as we feel swimming is a life-long skill.
With a supportive atmosphere and child-centered approach, our goal as a swim center is to encourage children to have fun in the water while improving their water skills. Our proven teaching methods and caring instructors will allow children to learn and grow within our program. By utilizing a specialized muscle memory technique, we are able to teach stroke technique at a very quick rate.
The service we provide you and your child extends beyond swim lessons. Lasting relationships are built through a "triangle of communication"​ between every parent, child, and instructor. We carefully match our students to an instructor who can best understand their capabilities and help them reach their full potential. Each lesson is structured yet flexible to meet the needs of each individual, which allows our students to steadily progress and thrive in a safe, comfortable environment.
Waterworks Aquatics offer swim schools throughout California and Colorado. Our locations include:
ORANGE COUNTY
Irvine
Huntington Beach
Yorba Linda
Anaheim Hills
La Habra
SAN DIEGO COUNTY
Carlsbad
Poway
4S Ranch
LOS ANGELES
Culver City
Downey
Harbor City
Long Beach
Rosemead
Santa Clarita
Valencia
Whittier
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Pasadena
Alhambra
Arcadia
West Covina
Diamond Bar
Glendora
La Verne
ALAMEDA COUNTY
Hayward
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco
SILICON VALLEY
San Jose
Sunnyvale
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Antioch
Concord
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Riverside
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Chino
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Northridge
Woodland Hills
VENTURA COUNTY
Newbury Park
DENVER/DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO
Highlands Ranch
Founded
2004
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Recreational Facilities
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Irvine, California