AquaMobile Swimming Instructor Jobs in St. Louis!
Teach customers the valuable life skill of swimming, earn competitive pay rates, and choose a work schedule to suit you with AquaMobile, North America's largest provider of private swim lessons.
Here are just some of the benefits you can expect when you join our team of swim instructors in St. Louis:
- Highest pay in the industry — plus opportunities to boost income via tips, bonuses, and our referral programs
- Flexible schedules — set your own hours and work when and where you want
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available — no minimum time commitment
- Access to thousands of clients looking for swim instructors
- A management team that takes care of finding and booking clients for you
If you’re interested in joining the team, here’s what you need to know!
Job Requirements for St. Louis
As an AquaMobile swim instructor in St. Louis, you will need:
- Up to date First Aid & CPR certification: Be ready for a swim after completing a two-year certification from the American Red Cross. Midwest CPR Foundation Inc. or Accredited CRP Services can get you certified in no time.
- Swim Instructor/Lifeguard certification: Pass the written and practical tests to get your two-year American Red Cross certification. You can get certified at the University of Missouri's Recreation and Wellness Center or Lifeguard Pro.
- Access to reliable transportation: MetroLink (light rail system that connects to Shrewsberry, Shiloh Illinois, Washington University, Forest Parka and downtown), MetroBus (75 routes that serve four counties in Missouri and Illinois), Uber/Lyft (rideshare services), cab (On Time Cab Service, St. Louis American Cab Company, etc.), personal care
- Two or more years of swim instructor/coaching and/or lifeguarding experience
- A love for swimming and a passion for teaching
Applicants who don’t meet the following requirements will still be considered for the role, providing all relevant qualifications/checks are obtained prior to starting.
Become a swimming instructor in St. Louis
AquaMobile Instructor Core Values
At AquaMobile, we're passionate about ensuring every student has the best possible experience in and out of the water. That's why we pride ourselves on our strong, core values.
- Building Confidence Through Sport: Using positive reinforcement and encouragement, our swimming instructors promote self-confidence to foster a safe and comfortable learning environment.
- Water Safety: By possessing the proper certifications and integrating water safety skills as the foundation of every lesson, our swimming instructors ensure lessons are safe and fun for all ages.
- Flexibility and Responsibility: Our instructors have the flexibility to set their own schedules. All we ask is that you maintain up-to-date availability on your AquaMobile profile.
- Hands-On Teaching: We believe the best way to learn is by participating. You can't learn to swim on dry land, so as an instructor, you'll be getting clients into the water right away!
- Customer Focused: We want our clients to be happy, so we adopt a customer-focused approach to lesson planning. Any customer feedback should be used to influence future sessions.
Key St. Louis Swimming Networks for Instructors
Continually developing existing skills and learning new ones is an essential practice for a swimming instructor. Here are some helpful resources for skill improvement and swimming instructor certification in St. Louis.
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Carondelet Park Rec Complex
930 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111, United States
This non-profit organization focuses on bringing recreational programs into the community. There is a gym and swimming pool where you participate in a variety of exercise classes.
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Flyers Aquatic Swim Team
12111 Tesson Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125, United States
Try out for this competitive swim team based in your community. The team is good for swimmers of all skill levels. Everyone from kids up to adults practicing big competitions can join the team.
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Gateway Region YMCA
2815 Scott Ave Ste D, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States
Try out one of the many programs that this facility offers. If you’re looking for certifications, you’re in the right place. Courses include Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED and First Aid.
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Backyard Lifeguards
4210 Lasata Dr, St. Louis, MO 63123, United States
At Indian Hills Swim Club, you can become a certified lifeguard. The classes cover essentials such as CPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding skills. The courses are accredited by the American Red Cross.
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Crestwood Swim Club
1475 Sappington Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126, United States
Did you know this private swim club also has a competitive team? You must meet the requirements to join. There are three different teams, which are named beginner, intermediate and advanced.
Swimming Careers in St. Louis
Sometimes you can love something so much that you want to turn it into a career! Here are some of the options for swimming careers in St. Louis.
- Swimming Pool Cashier: If working with people is one of your favorite things about a job, this one is for you. You will be at the pool all day and admit customers into the area and serve food with a smile. The City of St. Louis hires people for this job at its many public pools.
- Pool Busser/Runner: Work in a restaurant that features a pool that overlooks your beautiful city. You will be responsible for keeping the tables clean and organized and supporting the serving staff. Check out Ballpark Village for job opportunities in St. Louis.
- Swimming Pool Carpenter: Give people’s pools a makeover using your amazing building skills. Even if you’re experienced in the field, this job will present new challenges every day. In St. Louis, Hidden Valley Pools & Exteriors LLC and Unique Pool Management offer jobs.
- Country Club Lifeguard: Work at a beautiful country club and get the personally rewarding feeling of keeping everyone safe. At this club, you will help maintain the pool and assist any injured guests. Bellerive Country Club and Sunset Country Club are options in St. Louis.
- Diving Safety Officer: You will love working at a job that requires you to dive and care for marine wildlife. You will oversee diving scheduling, prepare reports, supervise your fellow divers and perform other duties as required. Check out Lodging Hospitality Management to become a diver in St. Louis.
