Highly trained
Our coaches receive extensive training. Because of this we know exactly what to do in any situation.
Our team is led by an industry expert and leading international aquatic training and water safety organization faculty member.
All of our coaches are lifeguard certified.
Career Instructors
Not seasonal swim teachers. We are trained to focus on—and adapt to—each student's unique needs.
Our coaches are mature adults, not kids.
We love to swim, teach and are passionate about water safety.
Meet the Team
Molly Underwood
Molly began her journey with Swim Guru as a parent on pool deck. Inspired by its mission and approach, she soon joined the group as the customer service manager and a coach. Today, Molly is also the owner/manager of Swim Guru. Prior to her current roles, Molly earned an M.S. in science education and worked with children as a science educator for nearly a decade. She also brings the unique perspective of a high-level athlete from life as an alpine ski racer competing around the globe.
Emma Rowe
Emma has been swimming since before she could walk. From a very young age, she has swam both recreationally and competitively. Currently in pursuit of a teaching degree, she has both a love for being in the water, and a strong desire to help children grow, learn new skills, and conquer their fears.
Nicholas Miles
Nick has been teaching swim lessons for 12 years. Nick has been involved in many different swimming communities from Chicago, New York City, Virginia Beach, and now Seattle! Swimming is a lifestyle and passion for Nick. He strives to teach all new and eager learners, in hopes that they will fall in love with the water too! He plans on opening his own swim school in the future.
Coach Rhys
Rhys grew up in California, has been swimming competitively for most his life and played water polo throughout high school. In his free time Rhys enjoys creating and producing music and loves the outdoors. Rhys has spent most his life in and around water and is very passionate about sharing and passing along everything he's learned.
Calista Skog
Calista has been a competitive swimmer for many years and has been a part of many different swim teams and organizations. She has experience teaching kids of all ages not only how to swim, but also how to love being in the water! Calista hopes to share her passion for swimming and make it as enjoyable, safe, and effective as possible for her students.
Brenda Allen
Brenda has over 20 years’ experience in early infant, toddler and parent education. After the birth of her first child she became a childbirth and lactation educator for a Seattle area hospital. There she had the privilege of supporting parents in those first amazing/challenging months of a baby’s life. In 2006 she moved into infant and toddler aquatics, where she has remained. Brenda also has extensive experience teaching, preschoolers, school aged children, adults and special needs children in the water.
Coach Hilary
Hilary grew up in Maine and spent her summers swimming in lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. She got her SCUBA certification in Colorado and her dry suit certification in Seattle to be able to dive year-round. Along with teaching swimming, she is a personal trainer with a focus on improving everyday movements. Hilary is excited to help students of all ages experience the water and improve their skills and comfort levels in aquatic environments.
Coach Stef
Coach Stef was born in Peru, and later grew up in Seattle where she swam both competitively and recreationally for over a decade. Stef has experience teaching kids of all ages in both English and Spanish. She hopes to make swimming and water safety accessible for all families.
Coach Hannah
Hannah has been swimming for as long as she can remember. A PNW native, she grew up swimming in Lake Washington, the Puget Sound, and the Pacific Ocean. Earlier this year she participated in the Alcatraz swim for the first (but hopefully not last) time, which was a lifelong dream. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge and love of swimming with her students.
Join the SwimGuru Team
Join our fast growing company and start the new year off doing what you love! We are looking for part-time and/or full-time, year round, career-oriented swimming coaches for our heated indoor pools. If you are a qualified, flexible coach who has experience working with children and teaching all ages how to swim, we would like to talk to you! We offer private and group lessons for all ages, from babies to adults. Our primary focus is to create a foundation of independence and confidence in swimmers of all ages. Students who graduate from our core learn-to-swim program are independent aquatic problem solvers and have the ability to move into stroke development with the right techniques and confidence. We offer mostly private lessons. In addition we offer semi-private, group, parent/tot and swim team prep classes. We are open to hearing about how you can contribute to our ongoing program development. With your passion and commitment, you will be specially trained over 6-8 weeks in our unique and highly effective, nationally recognized teaching method.
Part time coaches are required to work a minimum of 3 days per week including weekends.
Full time coaches enjoy a strong career path and work 35-40 hours per week, including weekends.
Salary:
$23 hourly while being trained
$26 hourly while teaching
Bonus plan and multiple benefits offered
Locations:
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Molly Underwood at coachmolly@swim.guru
Qualifications:
Passion for working with babies and children, and comfortable working with adults
Strong swimmer or have competitive swimming experience
Patience to cognitively shape behavior in the water
Enthusiastic, conscientious, open, and playful personality
Self-confidence and mental strength to be trained and coached
Willing to do homework, reading, and be tested during the training period
Teaching experience required, aquatic teaching experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year experience working with children
Fluent in English
Own a vehicle and be willing to travel between our multiple locations
Job Requirements:
Full time: work up to 4-5 days per week at various locations. Weekends required.
Part time: work a minimum of 2-3 days per week. Weekends required.
Able to make a long term commitment to teaching
High School diploma or equivalent, college preferred
Federal background check