How to hire a swimming teacher

How to hire a swimming teacher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step swimming teacher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a swimming teacher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new swimming teacher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The swimming teacher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A swimming teacher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, swimming teachers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of swimming teacher salaries for various roles:

   Type of Swimming Teacher	Description	Hourly rate
   Swimming Teacher		$10-22
   Martial Arts Instructor	A martial arts instructor helps people understand the philosophy and history of their chosen martial art and teaches them the skills needed to take part safely. They train students in combat techniques, mostly for recreation or for self-defense... Show more	$11-24
   Guitar Instructor	A Guitar Instructor instructs students about the basics of guitar playing. They explain the structure of guitar and provide basic information about the instrument.	$13-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Kids
   • Swimming Pools
   • Front Desk
   • Safety Rules
   • Safety Regulations

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
   • Monitor kids on the schools bus and get them on and off the bus safely
   • Work with children and communicate with parents on a professional level to update them on how their kids are progressing.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your swimming teacher job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A swimming teacher salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, swimming teachers' average salary in iowa is 53% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level swimming teachers earn 52% less than senior-level swimming teachers.
   • Certifications. A swimming teacher with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a swimming teacher's salary.

   Average swimming teacher salary

   $15.65hourly

   $32,553 yearly

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   Entry-level swimming teacher salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a swimming teacher job description

   A good swimming teacher job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a swimming teacher job description:

   Swimming teacher job description example

   Job DescriptionAre you looking to gain valuable teaching experience and make an impact every day?
   
   We are looking for year-round swim teachers who are enthusiastic, adaptable, and who enjoy working with children. We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for college students, teaching assistants, or anyone who wants to work a few extra hours a week. Opportunities for advancement within our company are always available for the right team members. If you love the water and working with children, we’d love to talk to you.
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES

   • Teach engaging swim lessons centered around water safety
   • Foster a compassionate class environment where swimmers can thrive
   • Create moments of magic for our swimmers

   SCHEDULE

   • At least two shifts/week
   • Monday-Friday
     • 8:00am-12:10pm or
     • 12:10pm-4:20pm

   REQUIREMENTS

   • Love to work with children
   • Are comfortable in the water
   • Want to make an impact
   • Committed & flexible

   PERKS

   • $16-$19/hour depending on experience
   • Employee Referral Bonus Program
     In-house CPR certification
   • Uniform provided (along with a casual dress code)
   • Opportunities for subbing
   • Indoor pool heated to 92°
   • Up to 50% off of swim lessons for family members

   If you, or someone you know, wants to work where you can make a difference, join our team!
   Become a part of the Bay Area’s leading swim instruction company. American Swim Academy is always looking for energetic individuals who love working with children. We have full and part-time positions available with flexible hours, competitive wages, in-house CPR certification, and a fun atmosphere. Apply today!
   
   About Us American Swim Academy has been teaching the Bay Area to swim since 1973. Our goal is to promote water safety, comfort, and stroke technique for all ages and all abilities. We offer affordable classes on a flexible schedule year-round, 7 days a week. Our indoor pools are heated to a comfortable 92° and have been designed specifically for swim instruction.

   Member schools are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member school, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this school. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the school location, and not to US Swim School Association.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right swimming teacher for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your swimming teacher job on Zippia to find and attract quality swimming teacher candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit swimming teachers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new swimming teacher

   Once you've selected the best swimming teacher candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new swimming teacher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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