If you’re interested in joining the team, here’s what you need to know!
Job Requirements for Montville
As an AquaMobile swim instructor in Montville, you will need:
- Up to date First Aid & CPR certification: Two-year American Red Cross or American Heart Association certificate. Courses are available at G-Teact LLC and Heart Life CPR.
- Swim Instructor/Lifeguard certification: Get an American Red Cross certification by passing the practical and written exams. Take classes at Ocean Beach Park or Lifeguard Training HQ.
- Access to reliable transportation: Southeast Area Transit District (bus system with 16 routes that travel through Montville, Norwich, New London and surrounding areas), Uber/Lyft (rideshare services), cab (Yellow Cab Company of Connecticut, Wright Transportation, etc.), personal car
- Two or more years of swim teaching/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 Montville
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 Montville 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 Montville.
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UConn Avery Point Athletics Department
1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340, United States
If you’re attending school here, try joining the swim team. The Connecticut Aquatic Club Masters Swim Team practices in the pool as well. You have to be a US Masters member or a USA Triathlon member to join. All swimmers are welcome. Athletes swim 2500-3500 yards per practice.
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Life Saver CPR & First Aid Training - Quaker Hill
50 Norwich Rd Unit 4, Quaker Hill, CT 06375, United States
Get your two-year Lifesaver CPR and First Aid certification at this training school. The course is straightforward and the instructors answer your questions. Dummies give you the hands-on experience that you need to save lives in the pool.
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Ocean Community YMCA - Naik Family Branch Mystic
1 Harry Austin Dr, Mystic, CT 06355, United States
Check out this gym to get the certifications you need. The YMCA offers Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certifications. Choose the one that’s right for you. Both certifications include an American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification, so you’ll be ready for anything.
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Thames Aquatics Club
14 Iron St, Ledyard, CT 06339, United States
The competitive swim team at this club is a strong one. Most of the club’s alumni have moved on to swimming at the collegiate level. Take a look at Connecticut College’s team roster. Then you’ll see how far training and hard work can get you.
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Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320, United States
This beach is a great summer destination that serves as a training ground for new lifeguards. The City of New London offers a lifeguard training course and junior lifeguard program here every summer. You will get American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Lifeguarding certificates here. Check the city’s website for upcoming classes.
Swimming Careers in Montville
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 Montville.
- Beach Club Lifeguard: Work by the water and enjoy some time in the sun. This role requires you to supervise guests, prevent injuries and perform rescues when necessary. The Old Lyme Beach Club isn’t far from Montville and hires people every swim season.
- Swimming Pool Technician: This popular trade will keep you busy year-round. You will fix, build and maintain swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. Most places offer on-the-job training. A Plus Pools LLC is a good place to apply to in Montville.
- Summer Camp Lifeguard: This seasonal job is fun and personally rewarding. You’ll watch over kids as they swim in the pool or the river. There are plenty of job opportunities close to Montville. The Girl Scouts of Connecticut need a lifeguard for their camp.
- Carpenter Diver: If you love swimming and building, you’ll love this job. Responsibilities include fixing boats and docks and identifying structure problems. When you’re not in the water, you’ll perform carpentry work on dry land. Employment is available at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, not far from Montville.
- Pool Attendant: Responsibilities include greeting guests, providing them with towels and organizing the pool deck furniture. This job is all about presentation and making the pool and its surroundings look good. Mohegan Sun in Montville hires a pool for this role.