Emler Swim School provides a fun and nurturing environment for children to learn the technical skills of swimming and to equip them with water safety skills. Our swim instructors are the foundation of our success, earning the company top employer awards across the nation and setting the standard of a fun and engaging aquatic education.

We proudly invest in our team members through paid training and provide professional development opportunities from the start! Come work with a team that values individual contributions to our culture and prioritizes team building.

What to Expect: 

Become proficient in your swim instructor role through thoughtful hands-on training alongside a mentor trainer on our proven learn-to-swim methods.  Connect and build trusting relationships with your students through weekly lessons, celebrating their progress in the pool. Work a set schedule with shifts including evenings and weekends.Work alongside experts to follow all safety standards keeping children, families and staff wellbeing top of mind.Replace the gym with work! Standing for periods of time, moving around on deck and in the pool, lifting students and pool equipment are all expected parts of the job.

Engaging Classes for a Variety of Ages!

Our curriculum is designed to support teaching methods for the following age groups: 

Littles (2 months-35 months)Tots (age 3)Kids (age 4+)Advanced (age 6+)Competitive Swim Team 

Full Pay Range: $20.29 - 22 per hour

Employee Perks: 

Tuition reimbursement program for students Referral bonus program Raise opportunities for top performers Increases for various certificationsFree employee wellness program 

Employee Benefits:

Discounted swim lessons and swim partiesDiscounted pet insurance Voluntary 401(k)Paid sick leave under Washington state’s paid sick leave lawHealth, dental and vision insurance are available to employees who regularly work full time (32+ hours per week)

Required Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required to ensure a foundational level of communication, responsibility, and professionalism.Minimum 2 years of cumulative work experience, ideally including:Roles that demonstrate responsibility, punctuality, and customer serviceExperience working with children, parents, or in a teaching environmentExperience does not need to be continuous or full-time, but must show a pattern of consistent, reliable employment.


Aquatic Experience (Preferred but not required)At least 6 months of hands-on experience in one or more of the following:Swim Instructor LifeguardWater safety aide Competitive swimming (as athlete, coach or volunteer)Other water-based instruction or supervisory rolesNote: we will provide curriculum training, but prior comfort in aquatic environments is a plus.

Just how much difference can YOU make?

At Emler Swim School we recognize that learning to swim is more than just a competence; it’s a lifelong skill and an essential part of a child’s development. We take that responsibility seriously and are dedicated to making it one of their fondest memories. 

Emler Swim School and partner brands expand across 12 states and over 60 locations, continuing to grow and teaching over 1 million students per year.

Emler Swim School participates in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm all hires are authorized to work in the U.S.