Swim Instructor
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Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness
NJ
Summary
Instructors are responsible for teaching swimming lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities while ensuring water safety. They must build confidence in swimmers and maintain professional communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Training & development
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Healthtrax Swim Academy is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate Swim Instructors to join our team!
We are seeking instructors who genuinely enjoy working with children and families and who understand that swim lessons are about more than learning strokes — they are about building confidence, developing water safety skills, and creating positive experiences that swimmers will remember.
The ideal candidate is someone who is energetic, patient, dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working with swimmers of all ages and abilities. We are looking for instructors who take pride in their work, bring a positive attitude to every lesson, and are willing to go above and beyond to help each swimmer succeed.
We are looking for individuals who:
- Love working with children and helping others learn.
- Are comfortable and confident in the water.
- Are patient, encouraging, and able to adapt their teaching style to different swimmers.
- Can work effectively with children, teens, and adults.
- Bring positive energy and professionalism to the pool every day.
- Are team players who are willing to support their fellow instructors and contribute to a positive department culture.
- Have strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Are comfortable communicating with parents and guardians about their child's progress.
- Understand that every swimmer learns differently and are willing to find creative ways to help each student succeed.
Experience & Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Previous swim instruction, coaching, childcare, education, or recreational experience.
- Lifeguard certification.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Experience working with children of varying ages and abilities.
- Knowledge of swimming fundamentals, water safety, and stroke development.
Don't have formal swim instruction experience but think you'd be a great fit? We still encourage you to apply! A strong candidate with the right attitude, work ethic, communication skills, and willingness to learn can be just as valuable as someone with years of experience.
Why Join Healthtrax Swim Academy?
- Work in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
- Teach swimmers across a wide range of ages and abilities.
- Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Develop your teaching, coaching, and communication skills.
- Be part of a growing aquatics program with opportunities for professional development.
- Make a meaningful difference in swimmers' confidence, safety, and overall experience.
Schedule
We are currently seeking instructors with availability during our busiest lesson hours, including weekday afternoons/evenings and Saturday mornings. Additional availability may be available depending on program needs.
Part-time opportunities available.
Compensation
Starting at $18/hour, with opportunities for additional hours based on availability, experience, and program needs.
How to Apply
If you are dependable, enthusiastic, passionate about working with children, and excited about helping swimmers build confidence and water safety skills, we would love to hear from you!
Join the Healthtrax Swim Academy team and help us create confident, capable, and happy swimmers — one lesson at a time!
We envision a society where personal healthcare responsibility is the norm, not the exception. Where people are informed and motivated to practice good lifestyle habits including a quality fitness regime. At Healthtrax, we see ourselves as a vital part of this transformation and have a sense of contribution that validates that the work we do is part of a worthwhile journey.
Since 1979, Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness has been a premier operator of fitness centers serving individuals and corporations. With 15 locations in 5 states, Healthtrax offers programs and facilities that blend lifestyle management, health education, fitness and traditional clinical services, Healthtrax professional staff provide a holistic approach to help each member get healthy and stay healthy. Healthtrax Fitness Centers attract avid fitness enthusiasts, mature adults, families, the tentative non- exerciser, and, or special medical populations most of whom are motivated to not just live longer but live better!
Join our Journey & our Team
If you are passionate about being your best self and are fulfilled serving others apply today to join our team and start making a positive impact on people’s lives. Seeking energetic people at the top of their game caring about delivering personalized customer service, sales, personal training or facilities maintenance. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and thrive in a supportive, team culture at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness with motivated members who want to be there and see your smiling face.
Full time roles include competitive compensation and bonus potential, training and development, awards and recognition, best practice sharing, leadership support by Vice President of Operations, corporate office, sales and personal training workshops to meet fellow colleagues from around the company, career advancement, as well as Health and Dental benefits, 401 (k), Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Apply today!
Founded
1979
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Glastonbury, CT
We envision a society where personal healthcare responsibility is the norm, not the exception. Where people are informed and motivated to practice good lifestyle habits including a quality fitness regime. At Healthtrax, we see ourselves as a vital part of this transformation and have a sense of contribution that validates that the work we do is part of a worthwhile journey.
Since 1979, Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness has been a premier operator of fitness centers serving individuals and corporations. With 15 locations in 5 states, Healthtrax offers programs and facilities that blend lifestyle management, health education, fitness and traditional clinical services, Healthtrax professional staff provide a holistic approach to help each member get healthy and stay healthy. Healthtrax Fitness Centers attract avid fitness enthusiasts, mature adults, families, the tentative non- exerciser, and, or special medical populations most of whom are motivated to not just live longer but live better!
Join our Journey & our Team
If you are passionate about being your best self and are fulfilled serving others apply today to join our team and start making a positive impact on people’s lives. Seeking energetic people at the top of their game caring about delivering personalized customer service, sales, personal training or facilities maintenance. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and thrive in a supportive, team culture at Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness with motivated members who want to be there and see your smiling face.
Full time roles include competitive compensation and bonus potential, training and development, awards and recognition, best practice sharing, leadership support by Vice President of Operations, corporate office, sales and personal training workshops to meet fellow colleagues from around the company, career advancement, as well as Health and Dental benefits, 401 (k), Paid Time Off and Holidays.
Apply today!
Founded
1979
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Glastonbury, CT