Swim Instructor Jobs

Partner with Sunsational Swim School to connect with local clients, teach on your terms, and make a meaningful impact in your community—all while earning extra income by selecting the lessons and rates that work best for you.

Mobile swim lessons

Partner with Sunsational as a Swim Instructor for Spring/Summer 2025

Sunsational Swim School is a nationwide leader in private swim instruction, connecting families with qualified independent swim instructors. We're currently welcoming experienced swimming instructors to apply to join our growing network of swim teachers coast-to-coast. By joining us, you’ll enjoy:

Earn extra income - From $38-$60/hr depending on the location & lesson type

Teach local swimmers in your community

Travel to local students’ homes or community pools for lessons

Select your own clients that align with your skills, location & schedule

Total flexibility, select the lessons & schedule you're available to teach

Join a trusted swim program that partners with top swim instructors

Sunsational Swim School brings essential swim skills to you, helping everyone enjoy the water more safely.

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Our Sunsational instructors love teaching with us

Rated best swim school to work with by our independent swim instructors.

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Start at

$38-$60/hr

part-time + BONUSES

“I love working for Sunsational because it allows me to work when I want to. My students tend to learn quicker, because I develop effective lesson plans and encourage the parent to practice with their child. I love showing up, and seeing my student swim on their own. Makes my life easier, and allows me to work on more technique!"

Robert B.

Swim instructor jobs available: Apply now

We’re currently looking for independent swim instructors for Spring/Summer 2025 and beyond!

If you are self-motivated, have 2+ seasons of experience, CPR/First Aid certification, a reliable vehicle, and love working with kids…we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, participate in a short interview, pass a background and reference check, and partner with a team that’s making a splash nationwide.

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Sunsational Swim Instructor benefits

Set your own schedule

Choose students based upon location, age and schedule. Enjoy the flexibility to work around another job, school, or other swim clients.

Independent contractor

Spend more time teaching swim lessons you love. As an independent Sunsational instructor, browse and accept lesson requests that fit your schedule. You decide how many to teach and when

Competitive pay

Earn $38-$60/hr based upon each lesson package and location in addition to bonuses and other incentives. Also enjoy easy payments with direct deposit

Focus on teaching

We'll look after finding students for you. Teach on your terms–work part-time, full-time, or just the hours you want

The qualifications we’re looking for in a swim instructor

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2+ seasons of experience preferred

Transportation to travel to students' pool location

Passion for teaching and working with children

Professional, courteous, and enthusiastic

Detail oriented, self-motivated and able to work independently

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Featured swim instructors

We believe our students deserve the best, which is why our every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational. If you believe that you have what it takes to be a Sunsational Swim Instructor, apply below:

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Kristin B.

Yorba Linda, CA 92887

"Kristin is great! We have two little ones, ages 3 and 1. She's firm when she needs to be, encouraging when it's called for, and pulls back when necessary. Kristin knows how to engage children in the lesson to work on appropriate skills."- Patricia B.

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Christina B.

Pampano, FL 33064

"We have just started classes this week, but Ms. Christina is so sweet, patient and really good with my son. He loves her and is actually liking swim classes. In 2 classes he has improved a lot. I can only imagine what he will be like after the full month." - Krizia G.

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Kailey P.

Lakeside, CA 92040

"Kailey is an amazing swim instructor! She makes swimming lessons so fun and rewarding. My twins have progressed so much since they have started their lessons with Kailey. We are SO pleased with the lessons. Kailey is so upbeat and kind. My twins always look forward to the days they have lessons! Great experience!!" - Sarah L.

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Lara S.

Danville, CA 94526

Lara has been a wonderful instructor. Both my boys really love working with her.

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Joel W.

Orlando, FL 32819

I just wanted to let you know we are very happy with our swim instructor (Joel Woodside) . We have our 3rd lesson today, but he is such a wonderful young man and have been very impressed with him. He is very professional and prepared and above all has such a great energy. Mia was comfortable right away and we are really looking forward to working with him.

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Claudia G.

Monrovia, CA 91016

"Ms Claudia is so professional and her lessons were amazing. My daughter loves her so much and we will continue our swim lessons next summer with Ms Claudia. Thank you for sending us a such great instructor."- Vivian W.

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Robin W.

Anaheim, CA 92805

Robin is absolutely WONDERFUL!!! My son listens so well with her and she is amazing I really didn't think after only 12 lessons my 2 year old son would be able to do so much in the pool. I really enjoyed watching and learning from her how to further help my son.<br />-Nicole S.

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Viktoria H.

Marietta, GA 30064

"Viktoria Helmeczy was an amazing instructor. She was great with the kids and they learnt a lot. She was always available and extremely prompt. I would recommend her to anyone." Bukola O.

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Jessica C.

Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Jessica was sensational! She was patient, professional, knowledgeable. I could see how she made my daughter comfortable and she imparted trustworthiness so that my daughter was willing to follow her instructions and move beyond her comfort zone. By the end of the lessons my daughter was swimming and feeling proud of her accomplishments. Thanks Jessica. - Jacquelyn R.

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Viktoria W.

Vista, CA 92083

We love Vicktoria! She has been the best teacher to work with - flexible, patient, fun, and knowledgeable- and it’s been amazing watching the kids learn so quickly with her!

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Debbie K.

Clearwater, FL 33755

" Debbie is fantastic and helped me so much in learning what exercises I could do in the water with my 14 month old son who has low muscle tone. She was so friendly and engaging and me and my son enjoyed each session wtih her" - Casey S.

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Martin T.

Orlando, FL 32825

My swim instructor was phenomenal. He was on-time for lessons, patient, safe, and experienced. I learned how to swim in only three lessons. I now have the confidence to be around and in my pool without fear! - Rachel S.

Got questions? Come meet the team!

Wondering what it's like to be a Sunsational instructor? Join a Meet and Greet Q&A any Wednesday or Friday to meet other instructors, Sunsational staff, and ask questions alongside other applicants to get the answers you need to decide if being a Sunsational instructor is right for you before you apply.

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Our founder

Meet our Founder

In 2009, Sarah Sebe was on a path to earn her Master’s degree in Education - until a Craigslist ad for swim lessons plunged her into the deep end of entrepreneurship. Sarah founded Sunsational Swim School as the sole instructor traveling from house to house in Los Angeles. She quickly realized a common frustration among parents: their kids lacked progress in group swim lessons. While families spent months in crowded classes with little progress, her one-on-one approach helped kids learn to swim in just weeks.


Word spread and soon Sarah was overwhelmed with how many students wanted to learn to swim in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. So she started hiring experienced swimming instructors and with time expanded to service more areas in Southern California. Today, Sarah is proud to have grown Sunsational Swim School to be America’s #1 rated and largest mobile swim school with a team of over 2,000 Sunsational Certified swim instructors teaching lessons coast-to-coast!

Steps to joining the Sunsational Swim Instructor team

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    1 Submit your application form

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    2 Complete a video screening

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    3 Complete background checks & required forms (including current CPR certification)

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    4 Start requesting swim lessons in your area via the Sunsational App! Once approved, you can begin choosing lesson opportunities that match your schedule and location!

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Got questions?

We have answers. What age groups do you offer private swim lessons for?

We are so confident in our private, one-on-one instruction that we offer a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee for all students ages 3 and up!* We guarantee your child will be able to resurface, turn around, swim back to the edge of the pool and grab the wall unassisted after they complete their Learn to Swim Guaranteed package. If your child completes their lesson package and hasn't achieved the agreed-upon milestones, we'll work with you to provide up to 4 additional lessons at no extra cost until they do. This program is our commitment to building a foundation of safety and confidence for your child in the water.

Our pricing is transparent and based on the swim lesson package you choose. Packages are available in 6, 12 and 18 lessons with options for 30-minute, 60-minute or longer sessions for multiple students back-to-back. Every package includes a certified, background-checked instructor who comes to your home or preferred pool. Because lessons are private and personalized, you’ll see faster progress and greater value compared to group classes. Start a registration to build a package and see an exact, no-hassle price on options best for your goals and budget.

We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In {{city}}, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.

Our core service is providing private, at-home swim lessons. Your trained instructor travels to your home pool, community pool or aquatic facility anywhere in {{city}} or across {{regionDescriptor}}. If you don't have a pool, our instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. If using a facility pool, be sure to have authorization to have your {{service}} there.

Absolutely. Every Sunsational swim instructor is rigorously vetted with comprehensive background checks and is certified in CPR and first aid, and insured under our company insurance policy. Our instructors have a minimum of 2 seasons of teaching experience before being certified. Many also have specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, special needs learners, or adults overcoming fear of water. In {{city}}, where {{localWaterContext}} make swimming skills essential, you can trust that your instructor is not only qualified but passionate about building water confidence and safety in every student.

We understand if you're concerned about selecting the right swim instructor for your lessons, because we are too! Our full-time, dedicated matching team carefully reviews your registration and hand selects a swim instructor for your lessons based on your swimmer's age, goals and your schedule. You'll receive a detailed instructor profile with experience, certifications, and reviews. If you'd like to request a specific instructor in {{city}}, we'll do our best to accommodate. But rest assured that we stand behind each of our swim instructors and selections with our Satisfaction Guarantee.

We stand by the quality of our instructors and offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. While we are confident in our rigorous selection process (all instructors are background-checked and CPR-certified), we want you to have the perfect match. If you're not completely satisfied with your first lesson, just let us know, and we'll restart your lessons with a new instructor or refund your unused lessons, your choice.

For baby and some toddler lessons, parent participation is encouraged for building water comfort. For older children (typically ages 2+), parents are not specifically encouraged to be in the water, as our one-on-one private instruction is designed to build independence. However, we always require a responsible adult to be present on the premises for all lessons with minors. If you have specific preferences or concerns, our team is happy to accommodate them in your registration. We tailor each lesson to your comfort and goals.

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