Water Safety Instructor

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

As a Water Safety Instructor (WSI), you will play a crucial role in teaching individuals of all ages essential water safety skills and swimming techniques. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of participants while imparting knowledge and fostering confidence in and around aquatic environments. This position is responsible for teaching and serving as deck coordinator for all GAC programming—including group, private, and adaptive lessons. Duties include training and developing staff as a lead instructor and assisting with the Guilford County Schools 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program as needed. This position requires holding numerous water safety certifications. This role requires strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for promoting water safety and swimming proficiency. A Water Safety Instructor plays a vital role in empowering individuals to enjoy the water safely and confidently. There are three divisions in the instructor staff: 1) Water Safety Instructors (GAC swim lessons) and Water Fitness Instructors (fitness classes) and 3) GAC and Guilford County Learn To Swim Instructor (Water Safety Instructors for Guilford County Learn to Swim report to the GCLTS Coordinator).

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00 - $18.00

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 20, 2026.

Since its grand opening in 2011, the Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) has emerged as one of the top aquatic facilities in the nation. A state-of-the-art facility featuring cutting-edge concepts in aquatic design, the GAC is located on the campus of the Greensboro Complex, the premier sports and entertainment facility in the Southeast. Built at a cost of nearly $19 million, the GAC brings together all major aquatic sports—competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, and other unique sports—all in one venue. The GAC’s versatility offers Greensboro the opportunity to host high school and collegiate events, USA Swimming meets, U.S. Masters Swimming, and U.S. Water Polo events as well as myriad local, regional, national, and international competitions. The GAC’s impressive national swim meet resume includes numerous NCAA, ACC, YMCA, and USA Diving competitions. According to the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the estimated economic impact of GAC events exceeds $224 million.

• Teach and execute GAC-related swim lessons—group, private, and adaptive.
• Operate as deck coordinator when not teaching to notify parents of deck changes/requirements.
• Adapt at the front desk to help with swim lesson registration and questions.
• Create and track attendance reports and assessment cards for GAC programming.
• Act as a lead instructor to mentor younger staff.
• Assist with Guilford County Schools' 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Program as deck coordinator or instructor at the GAC or off-site locations.
• Assist with instructor recruitment, retention, and staff trainings.
• Teach WSI and LG classes if applicable.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience teaching.
• Must complete a recognized Water Safety Instructor certification course offered by organizations such as the American Red Cross, the YMCA, or the Royal Life Saving Society. These courses typically include both classroom instruction and practical training in teaching swimming and water safety.
• CPR and First Aid Certification: Many training programs require candidates to hold current certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, as these skills are essential for responding to emergencies in aquatic environments.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in swimming skills, including various strokes (such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) and water safety techniques. Specific skill requirements may vary depending on the training program or certifying organization.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.