Now Hiring:

Lead Swim Instructor:

Location: Beaverton, OR
Pay: $24–$26/hour
Hours: 20–40 per week
Job Type: Immediate Opening (Part-time or Full-time)
Schedule: After-School, Evenings & Weekends

About the Role

Join our family-owned swim school in Beaverton and help children build life-saving water skills in a calm, positive environment. As a Lead Swim Instructor, you'll teach small, private lessons (max 2 students), support fellow instructors, and play an important leadership role in our growing school.

About Us

Palekana Swim LLC specializes in high-quality, private swim lessons for children of all ages. With a maximum of two students per class, our instructors provide focused, personalized instruction that helps students progress quickly and confidently.

We're proud to offer:

  • A supportive, respectful team environment

  • Low staff turnover and room to grow

  • A mission rooted in water safety and positive teaching

Responsibilities

  • Teach private swim lessons (maximum 2 students per class)

  • Support and supervise other instructors

  • Assist with scheduling and parent communication

  • Maintain a clean and safe pool environment

  • Perform water quality testing (per OHA guidelines)

  • Promote a positive, inclusive learning experience for all students

Requirements

  • CPR/First Aid certification (required)

  • WSI or equivalent swim instructor certification (required)

  • Experience teaching babies, toddlers, and neurodivergent students

  • 4 years of swim instruction preferred

  • Reliable, patient, and punctual

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Must pass a background check

What We Offer

  • $24.00–$26.00 per hour (based on experience)

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Paid training and paid time off

  • Employee discount

  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

  • A respectful, team-first work environment

Typical Shifts

  • 4–6 hour shifts

  • After-school, evenings, and weekends

  • Set or flexible schedule options

How to Apply

Please send your resume to matt.lowell@palekanaswim.com and include answers to the following:

  1. Are you available evenings, weekends, or both?

  2. Do you currently hold valid CPR/First Aid certification?

  3. What is your swim/teaching expierence?