Swim Instructor Resume Guide

Accomplished swim instructor with more than five years of experience teaching individuals and groups of all ages how to swim. In 2019, taught more than 500 private and group lessons, including 100+ kids aged 4–7. Skilled in designing creative and engaging lesson plans that accommodate different learning styles. Passionate about helping people overcome their fears and reach their fitness goals.

Hard-working swim instructor with over 5 years of experience teaching swimming to people of all ages and abilities. Seeking a position at ABC where I can leverage my knowledge and experience to help people learn how to swim. At XYZ, increased the number of students enrolling in beginner classes by 20%.

Seasoned swim instructor with 3+ years of experience teaching individuals and groups of all ages how to swim. In 2019, successfully taught 200+ students, with a 96% satisfaction rate. Dedicated to maintaining a safe and fun environment for everyone while promoting the importance of water safety.

Detail-oriented swim instructor with 7+ years of experience teaching swim lessons to children and adults. Seeking a position at ABC to leverage my experience in creating customized lesson plans, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a safe environment. At XYZ, I increased retention rates by 15% through the development of an innovative rewards program.

Dependable and patient swim instructor with 4+ years of experience teaching individuals and groups of all ages how to swim. In previous roles, increased client retention rates by 25% through providing engaging and supportive instruction. Seeking to join the team at ABC Aquatics as a Swim Instructor to share my passion for swimming while helping others learn this essential life skill.

Proficient swim instructor with 6+ years of experience teaching people of all ages and abilities how to swim. Committed to helping every student reach their potential in a safe and fun environment. At XYZ, increased retention rates by 15% through creative lesson planning and positive reinforcement techniques.

Reliable and patient swim instructor with 2+ years of experience teaching kids and adults of all levels how to swim. In previous roles, increased retention rates by 20% through implementing a customized curriculum for each student. Seeking to join the team at ABC Swim School where I can continue developing my skills and sharing my passion for swimming with others.

Amicable and certified swim instructor with 5+ years of experience teaching individuals and groups of all ages how to swim. Proven ability to tailor swimming lessons according to each student’s needs and learning style. Committed to helping every student overcome their fear of water and become confident swimmers.

Diligent swim instructor with more than 5 years of experience teaching individuals and groups of all ages how to swim. In 2020, increased class participation by 27% through creative and engaging lesson planning. Seeking to leverage strong customer service skills to become the next head swim instructor at ABC Aquatics.

• Substantially increased class participation by developing creative and engaging lesson plans.
• Presented information in an easily digestible manner, expediting the learning process for students.
• Explained complicated concepts in a way that was easy to understand, motivating students to continue learning.
• Demonstrated proper technique and form for all strokes, helping students to improve their swimming skills quickly.
• Created a fun and supportive environment, fostering a love of swimming in all students.

• Facilitated the learning of basic to advanced swimming techniques for up to 30 students per class, ages 4-18.
• Reorganized the swim lesson curriculum to include more play-based activities and games, which improved student engagement by 15%.
• Supported the head coach in planning and executing weekly practice schedules and meet lineups for the competitive swim team of 50+ members.
• Represented the swim club at local community events, increasing awareness of the program by 25%.
• Meticulously kept track of each student’s progress, identifying areas of improvement and tailoring future lessons accordingly.

• Supervised a team of 5 swim instructors in providing quality swimming lessons to 200+ students aged 4-12 years old.
• Developed and implemented new lesson plans to improve student engagement and retention rates by 15%.
• Effectively communicated with parents/guardians on student progress and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
• Coordinated with the Aquatics Director to schedule classes, private lessons, and special events such as pool parties and open swims.
• Participated in monthly staff trainings to stay up-to-date on new teaching methods, CPR/First Aid certification, and water safety procedures.

• Improved swim instruction methods to better accommodate the needs of each student, resulting in a 20% increase in positive feedback from parents.
• Optimized class schedules and rotations to make the most efficient use of pool time and resources, reducing costs by $600 per month.
• Revised curriculum for beginner classes to introduce basic safety concepts earlier on, reducing the number of accidents by 50%.
• Trained 5 new instructors on proper teaching techniques and pool safety procedures.
• Reliably arrived early for each shift and stayed late when needed, ensuring that the pool was always adequately staffed during open hours.

• Structured and taught swim lessons to groups of up to 12 children, according to each individual’s age and skill level.
• Taught private and semi-private swim lessons to beginners, intermediate and advanced swimmers of all ages.
• Accurately assessed each student’s swimming abilities, strengths and weaknesses in order to determine the best course of action for instruction.
• Utilized a variety of teaching methods and techniques during lessons in order to engage students and ensure their understanding of the material being covered.
• Managed scheduling for both group and private swim lessons, as well as other duties such as customer service inquiries, payments etc.

• Guided up to 12 students of all ages and abilities through swim lessons, helping them to overcome their fears and improve their strokes.
• Achieved a 97% satisfaction rating from parents/guardians, with feedback highlighting the confidence that their children had gained after taking my classes.
• Confidently handled groups of up to 30 children during free swim periods and special events, ensuring that everyone was safe while they enjoyed themselves.
• Helped develop new swimming curriculum for the summer camp program which was adopted by other instructors the following year.
• Prepared students for local swimming competitions, with several of my pupils going on to win medals at both county- and state-level meets.

• Organized and led group and private swim lessons for children aged 3-12, teaching basic to advanced swimming techniques and water safety procedures.
• Spearheaded the development of a new swim lesson curriculum that reduced class duration by 10 minutes while still covering all required material.
• Diligently monitored swimmers during classes and open swim sessions to ensure their safety at all times; responded quickly and effectively to any incidents that arose.
• Streamlined the check-in/check-out process for parents and guardians by implementing a new electronic system; this resulted in a 30% reduction in wait times.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of various strokes, turns and other competitive swimming techniques; regularly gave feedback to help swimmers improve their form and performance.”.

• Assessed students’ swimming abilities, formulated lesson plans and provided instruction to individuals and groups of up to 12 students at a time.
• Proficiently taught beginners the basics of swimming, including how to float and move through the water; also coached more advanced swimmers on proper technique for freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly.
• Encouraged students of all levels to push themselves in order to improve their swimming skills; helped one student increase her lap time by 30 seconds in just 6 weeks.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills when working with both children and adults; always kept classes fun yet focused, resulting in high customer satisfaction ratings from parents/guardians.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Water Safety Instructor Certification
American Red Cross
May 2017