Swim School Instructor

About Triton Aquatics
Triton Aquatics is a growing, year‑round USA Swimming team serving the Tri‑Valley and Tri‑County regions in the East Bay. Our mission is to foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive swim environment, helping swimmers of all levels achieve their goals in and out of the pool. We offer a robust pathway from learn‑to‑swim through national‑level competition.

Position Summary
We’re seeking energetic, patient, and mission‑driven Swim School Instructors to teach learn‑to‑swim and stroke‑development lessons for children and beginners. You’ll deliver safe, engaging, and progression‑based instruction that builds water confidence, strong fundamentals, and a love of swimming. This is a part‑time, on‑deck role with afternoon/evening and weekend availability preferred. Opportunities to grow into expanded coaching roles exist as the program continues to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach private, semi‑private, and small‑group lessons using Triton’s curriculum and progressions.

• Emphasize water safety, body position, breathing, and foundational stroke mechanics.

• Assess swimmers, track progress, and communicate clear goals and milestones to families.

• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment aligned with our Safe Sport culture.

• Set up/tear down equipment and help maintain a clean, safe pool deck.

• Support occasional clinics, evaluations, and seasonal events.

Qualifications

• Prior swim instruction and/or competitive swimming experience (youth lesson experience a plus).

• Strong communication skills; calm, positive presence with children and beginners.

• Reliable, punctual, organized, and team‑oriented.

• CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain promptly); Lifeguard certification preferred.

• Familiarity with modern learn‑to‑swim techniques and age‑appropriate progressions.

• USA Swimming Safe Sport awareness or willingness to complete training.

Schedule & Location

• Part‑time; typical teaching blocks on weekday afternoons/evenings and weekends.

• Lessons are offered in Fremont CA in the East Bay.

Compensation

• Per-lesson pay, with earnings equivalent to $25–$35 per hour, based on qualifications, lesson type (private/semi‑private/group), and experience.

How to Apply
Please send your resume to alex@tritonaquatics.org.
Learn more at www.tritonaquatics.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Triton Aquatics celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and athletes.