Swim Instructor

About Gulliver Preparatory School

Gulliver is a leading school of distinction, founded in 1926 and rooted in a century of educational excellence. To this day, our mission remains unchanged: to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. Our dedicated educators are at the heart of this mission, as they empower our students to think, create, and grow with purpose, connecting the classroom to the real world, and preparing them for what’s next. At Gulliver, we believe that success is not just what students achieve, but also who they become, and the role they play in shaping the future.

Rooted in the spirit of Miami, Gulliver embodies the city’s energy and innovation to create a learning environment that’s dynamic and future-facing. We aspire to be a national model for teaching and learning, where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, discovery, and the highest levels of achievement in the classroom, in our community, and beyond.

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Position Overview

Gulliver Preparatory School is currently seeking part-time Swim Instructors to join our team of professionals. The Swim Instructor will demonstrate competency to teach and lead specific skills and activities in the water. Adherence to the Gulliver Enrichment program teaching curriculum ensures that each student in the program learns water survival skills and then professes to propulsion and stroke development in a fun and gentle environment. In addition, the swim Instructors are responsible for the prevention of accidents as well as the minimization and elimination of hazardous conditions in and around all aquatic’s areas.

Job Responsibilities

The Swim Instructor key responsibilities are as follows:

• Passion for teaching & working with children.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Begin and end class on time, remain after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed, and clean up supplies.
• Instruct and evaluate students participating in swim lessons.
• Responsible for the safety of participants in their own class.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Maintain surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Submit completed report cards, skills sheets and attendance information on time.
• Maintain a clean facility.
• All other duties as assigned by Aquatics Director.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma
• CPR/AED Certifications
• First Aid Certification
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
• Commitment to Gulliver Prep’s mission, values, and continuous improvement.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening(s), and Drug screen.

Gulliver is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.