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
Travel to local students’ homes or community pools for lessons
Total flexibility, select the lessons & schedule you're available to teach
Teach local swimmers in your community
Select your own clients that align with your skills, location & schedule
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.
Our Sunsational instructors love teaching with us
Rated best swim school to work with by our independent swim instructors.
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.
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
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
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:
Timothy S.
Coach Tim was personable, very engaging with my children, timely, and progressed them along nicely. - Gilbert P.
Charis D.
Charis has been amazing!!! Our 3 year old is swimming! Not only has she given her the tools to swim on her own but she was very great at handling our stubborn 3 year old when she was not wanting to participate in the lesson. She was able to come up with creative ways to get her back on track and make it fun for her. Charis was always on time, professional, and very good at communicating with me. I am so happy with the entire experience!- Heather J.
Cynthia M.
Cynthia is very accommodating with my schedule. She is a very patient teacher, very effective, observant, but also pushes me to learn new things. She broke my 38 year phobia of the deep end. She is an excellent teacher and highly recommended. She always gives constructive feedback while also giving praise. -Nezza R.
Nicole S.
Nicole did a great job with our kids! We would highly recommend her! - Elizabeth G.
Alexis M.
Alexis is awesome!! Our two-year-old is having fun in the water and floating. While our four year old is swimming, floating and retrieving toys from the bottom. All after only 7 lessons! Can’t wait to see where they’re at after we finish with the program!!- Erin W.
Lindsay C.
My swim instructor has been fabulous. My daughter can actually float, go under water and is not afraid. She has given her so much confidence and was so patient with her. I highly recommend Lindsey -Christine R.
Jenna D.
''Jenna is great! The kids love her, she's always on time, and I've definitely seen improvements! Thank you!'' Adrienne U.
Shelby G.
It took a while to find me an instructor but once you did Shelby is amazing !!! -Ani N.
Cassidy L.
Cassidy is patient and a great teacher. Liam is getti g closer to swimming every lesson!
wendy m.
Wendy, our swim instructor is awesome. She is able to work well and teach my 3 year old autistic son. He has learned how to get in and out of pool, get his face wet, blow bubbles, and not freak out if he gets his whole head wet. Now he is learning how to doggie paddle. Our main concern is water safety and we are well on our way to achieving that goal. Wendy is flexible and accommodating to my son's needs. We are very pleased with Wendy and would recommend her as a swim instructor. -Ruth B.
Tyshaun H.
Lindsey R.
We have seen unbelievable advancements with our sons swimming skills in just 2 weeks. I cant wait to see how well he swims after his course is complete. Our instructor Lindsey is so incredibly sweet and professional, and our son absolutely loves her! We are so grateful to have found Lindsey and Sunsational! -Amy 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.
Our founderMeet 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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