Swim Instructor

Park Maitland School (#8001), 1450 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, Florida, United States of America

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Spring Education Group’s K-12 Division includes nearly 75 schools, with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Across all our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our private elementary schools provide challenging academics, personalized attention for each student, and strong partnerships among parents, teachers, students, and staff.

Our proven curricula and our caring community of educators are committed to delivering superior preschool through 12th grade education.

Swim Instructor - Park Maitland School

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Student Tuition Discount

Park Maitland School is seeking a knowledgeable, nurturing, and safety-focused Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swimming skills to preschool and elementary students during the school day. This role is ideal for an experienced aquatics professional who is passionate about helping young children build water confidence, develop foundational swim skills, and learn safe behaviors in and around the pool.

As a Swim Instructor
, you will plan and deliver developmentally appropriate swim lessons while maintaining constant attention to student safety. You will create a warm, encouraging, and structured aquatic learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and proud of their progress. This position also includes on-deck lifeguarding responsibilities during instructional time and requires strong judgment, vigilance, and the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate swim lessons for preschool and elementary students, focusing on water comfort, basic strokes, and progressive skill development.
• Explicitly teach and model water safety, pool rules, and emergency procedures to ensure students understand and consistently practice safe behaviors.
• Monitor students closely in the water and on the pool deck, maintaining constant visual supervision and enforcing safety guidelines at all times.
• Demonstrate proper swimming techniques, including floating, kicking, freestyle, backstroke, and other age-appropriate skills.
• Provide clear, encouraging feedback that helps students build confidence, resilience, and joy in the water.
• Adapt instruction and provide small-group or individual support for diverse learner needs, including students who are anxious, reluctant, or new to swimming.
• Assess student progress, document skill development, and communicate updates to teachers and families as requested.
• Set up and maintain a clean, organized, and safe pool environment before, during, and after swim instruction.
• Inspect the pool and deck before and after classes and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with campus leaders, PE teachers, and classroom teachers to support the broader physical education and wellness program.
• Serve as a positive school ambassador by fostering a warm, supportive atmosphere and communicating professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in required trainings, safety drills, professional development, and recertification activities related to aquatics safety and instructional best practices.
• Act as an on-deck lifeguard during instructional time, staying alert and prepared to respond immediately to signs of distress or unsafe behavior.
• Enforce pool rules and school policies consistently and calmly, intervening early to prevent accidents or unsafe situations.
• Evaluate pool conditions, including water clarity, weather when applicable, and equipment, and initiate the school’s aquatic emergency action plan when required.
• Perform water rescues and provide appropriate First Aid and CPR/AED care in accordance with current certification standards when necessary.