# Swim Instructor (madison)

**Company:** [Kittelson swim school](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/7Uad1GKgeCkLXQ1hNA1VNm.md)
**Location:** Madison, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time

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## Description

### Swim Instructor / Deck Hand

**Kittelson Swim School – Madison, WI**

_We rent local hotel pools and provide swimming lessons to children in a welcoming, small-group environment._

**Interested in the Madison position? Please text Alexandra at 608-449-3915 to schedule an interview.**

Are you looking for a supportive, enjoyable, and rewarding work environment? Join the Kittelson Swim School team and help children build confidence while learning lifesaving water-safety skills!

We are currently hiring **Swim Instructors and Deck Hands** for our Madison location. These roles are perfect for candidates who enjoy working with children and families, are dependable and organized, and want to be part of a fun, active environment.

**No previous swim-instruction experience is necessary. Kittelson Swim School provides PAID TRAINING!** We proudly invest in our team members, so they feel confident and prepared to provide a great experience for our swimmers and families.

**Applicants must be 17 years of age or older.**

### Pay & Benefits

-   Starting teaching rate of **$20/hour**
-   Paid training
-   Referral Bonus Program
-   Raise opportunities for top performers
-   Consistent weekly schedule
-   Small class sizes
-   Supportive team environment
-   Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as you grow with the company

### Swim Instructor Responsibilities

As a Swim Instructor, you can expect to:

-   Teach the same students each week and celebrate their progress in the pool.
-   Teach 30-minute swim classes with a maximum of **4 students per class**.
-   Work with swimmers generally ranging from **2–12 years old**.
-   Learn and confidently teach the Kittelson Swim School curriculum through hands-on training.
-   Work alongside experienced instructors and leadership to maintain our safety standards.
-   Communicate with parents about student progress, accomplishments, and areas of continued development.
-   Assist children in and around the pool while maintaining a safe and encouraging learning environment.
-   Walk and stand in the pool for extended periods and lift students or pool equipment as necessary.

Typical shifts are approximately **3–4 hours long** and may include evenings and weekends.

### Deck Hand Responsibilities

Our Deck Hands help keep lessons organized, on schedule, and running smoothly from the pool deck.

As a Deck Hand, you may:

-   Oversee the flow of classes throughout the shift.
-   Help swimmers and families locate their scheduled class and instructor.
-   Check students in and help ensure classes begin on time.
-   Communicate with parents and clients before, during, and after lessons.
-   Answer general questions about lessons, scheduling, policies, programs, and Kittelson Swim School.
-   Collect payments when needed and assist families with account or registration questions.
-   Communicate with the **Lead Scheduler** regarding last-minute absences, schedule changes, class adjustments, instructor changes, and other unexpected situations.
-   Help coordinate on-the-spot schedule changes so instructors and families know where they need to be.
-   Support instructors with parent communication and general pool-deck needs.
-   Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional environment for families.
-   Assist with **daily equipment setup and tear-down**, including preparing lesson equipment before classes and properly storing materials at the end of the day.
-   Monitor the pool deck and help leadership maintain Kittelson Swim School's safety expectations.

Deck Hands are an important connection between our **families, instructors, and scheduling team** and help make sure each day runs as smoothly as possible.

### What You'll Gain

**Valuable Experience**  
Work with children in an educational environment while strengthening your communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

**An Active Work Environment**  
Say goodbye to sitting at a desk all day! Whether you're teaching in the water or keeping things moving from the pool deck, you'll stay active throughout your shift.

**Customer Service Experience**  
Build valuable skills by communicating with families, answering questions, assisting with scheduling, collecting payments, and helping clients find the right swim lesson options.

**Leadership & Operations Experience**  
Deck Hands gain hands-on experience coordinating classes, responding to unexpected changes, communicating with staff, and helping manage the daily operation of a swim program.

### Our Mission

Kittelson Swim School is on a mission to educate children and families about water safety while creating a safe and positive environment for swimmers to develop confidence in and around the water.

**Come help us teach lifesaving skills and build confidence that can last a lifetime!**

**Interested in joining our Madison team? Text Alexandra at 608-449-3915 to schedule an interview.**