Swim Instructor - Elizabethtown
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SafeSplash Lexington
Elizabethtown, KY, US
Summary
The swim instructor is responsible for teaching swimming skills to children and adults while providing positive corrective feedback. They must also ensure student safety and maintain accurate progress records according to the curriculum.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
About SafeSplash + SwimLabs:At SafeSplash + SwimLabs, our purpose is to positively impact lives. We enable a lifetime of water safety and opportunity by teaching the joy and skill of swimming. Our unique approach takes swimmers on a transformative journey from being comfortable in the water to becoming capable, then confident, and ultimately competitive. We believe that swimming isn’t just a skill, it’s a life skill and a pathway to empowerment. With our current success, we are excited to expand from one location to three, further extending our mission and impact. Our Core Values:Progress through Consistency. Excellence in Every Stroke.Possibility in Every Challenge. Courage in Discomfort. Inclusive. Respectful. Thriving Together. Position Overview:We are looking for passionate individuals who share our purpose of Impacting Lives. Our Swim Instructors enable a lifetime of water safety and opportunity by teaching the joy and skill of swimming to a wide range of children and adults. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! In this position, you will spend your time working directly with children and teaching them swimming skills in accordance with the SafeSplash and SwimLabs curriculum in a fun, positive manor. This is an in-the-water position and affords you the opportunity to forge relationships with your swimmers as they come each week for their swim lesson. Key Responsibilities: · Providing continuous, positive corrective feedback to students on their swimming efforts.· Structuring class time to incorporate repetition, reinforcement, and introduction of new skills.· Keeping a watchful eye on all students in class to ensure swimmer safety.· Maintaining and updating skill cards as students progress through the curriculum. Qualifications:· An abundance mindset that embraces challenges and is comfortable being uncomfortable. · Strong passion for teaching and working with children, ensuring a fun and engaging learning environment.· Ability to motivate and encourage children.· Currently certified, or be willing to get certified, in CPR.· Previous swimming experience is a plus but not a requirement.
Schedule:Open shifts are available during the days and times below. The start and end times as well as shift duration is flexible. New swim instructors can expect as a little as one but up to four shifts per week. Monday: 4:00p to 7:00pWednesday: 9:00a – 12:00p, 4:00p to 7:00pThursday: 4:00p to 7:00pSaturday - 9:00a to 1:00p Why Join Us?Paid Training:Our instructors are the best in the industry, and we are willing to pay for it. Fixed Schedule:After training, your schedule is fixed each week so you can easily plan around work. Impactful Work:Contribute directly to impacting lives through water safety education, coaching, and community building. Supportive Culture:Work in an environment that values expertise, inclusivity, and consistent progress, where every team member is respected and welcomed. Career Advancement:We are growing which creates exciting new leadership opportunities for those ready to advance.
At SafeSplash, our purpose is clear: to enable a lifetime of water safety and opportunity by teaching the joy and skill of swimming.
With more than 200 locations nationwide, we’re the largest network of swim schools in the U.S., connected by a shared curriculum, certified instructors, and a commitment to building safer, more confident swimmers at every level.
Our network also includes SwimLabs, Swimtastic, Saf-T-Swim, Miller, and Sharkies—each aligned under the SafeSplash mission. Together, we serve swimmers of all ages and abilities, from baby’s first splash to competitive athletes refining their technique.
We’re proud to offer franchise opportunities through our flagship brand, SafeSplash Swim Schools, the largest and most widely recognized name in our network. Families nationwide trust SafeSplash to deliver life-saving swim instruction rooted in safety, progress, and personalized learning.
SafeSplash is part of Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB), alongside other purpose-driven organizations such as School of Rock, i9 Sports, and Nike US Sports Camps—expanding our reach and reinforcing our shared mission to enrich lives through learning and confidence.
Whether you’re looking to make an impact in your community or invest in a business with purpose, SafeSplash offers a proven path forward—supported by the scale, systems, and mission of the nation’s leading swim school network.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
San Rafael, California
At SafeSplash, our purpose is clear: to enable a lifetime of water safety and opportunity by teaching the joy and skill of swimming.
With more than 200 locations nationwide, we’re the largest network of swim schools in the U.S., connected by a shared curriculum, certified instructors, and a commitment to building safer, more confident swimmers at every level.
Our network also includes SwimLabs, Swimtastic, Saf-T-Swim, Miller, and Sharkies—each aligned under the SafeSplash mission. Together, we serve swimmers of all ages and abilities, from baby’s first splash to competitive athletes refining their technique.
We’re proud to offer franchise opportunities through our flagship brand, SafeSplash Swim Schools, the largest and most widely recognized name in our network. Families nationwide trust SafeSplash to deliver life-saving swim instruction rooted in safety, progress, and personalized learning.
SafeSplash is part of Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB), alongside other purpose-driven organizations such as School of Rock, i9 Sports, and Nike US Sports Camps—expanding our reach and reinforcing our shared mission to enrich lives through learning and confidence.
Whether you’re looking to make an impact in your community or invest in a business with purpose, SafeSplash offers a proven path forward—supported by the scale, systems, and mission of the nation’s leading swim school network.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
San Rafael, California