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About You

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like water? If the answer is YES, being a swimming instructor might be the job for you. We are looking for YOU who has an interest in and experience working with children and who is eager for a fun summer job. If you have previously worked in swimming schools, that is a big plus. You should be responsible, positive, and engaged to ensure that children develop in the best way and have a great time in the water.

We would like you to have experience in pedagogical work with children, preferably as a swimming instructor. Good insights into the Swedish swimming curriculum are an advantage. It is also positive if you have a B driver's license.

Job Responsibilities

The goal of the summer swimming school is to get children accustomed to water and then teach as many as possible to swim. If you are hired as a swimming instructor, you will have the main responsibility for planning and conducting swimming lessons, and you will also have some minor administrative tasks. Assistant instructors participate in the teaching but have no overarching responsibility for planning and administration. We are looking for both responsible leaders and assistants. Responsible leaders must be born in 2008 or earlier. Assistants must be born in 2010 or earlier.

During period 1, we will offer swimming school at Växjö Simhall and in Lessebo municipality. During period 2, we will conduct swimming school at Växjö Simhall, as well as at various outdoor pools around the municipality. You may thus work both indoors and/or outdoors.

Period 1 Växjö: 15/6-6/7 (no swimming school on Midsummer's Eve 19/6)

Period 1 Lessebo: 15/6-3/7 (no swimming school on Midsummer's Eve 19/6)

Period 2 Växjö: 27/7-14/8

About the Association and Swimming School Activities

Växjö Simsällskap is one of Växjö's largest sports clubs. The association conducts many different activities, with the swimming school being the largest section. The association operates according to the guidelines of the Swedish Swimming Federation known as the Swimming Line. Within the swimming school, there are groups focusing on teaching good water safety as well as groups where swimming techniques in the four swimming styles are practiced. The goal is to teach children safety in and around water, as well as to meet the requirements for swimming proficiency (swimming 200 meters, of which 50 meters on the back).

Training

All who work as leaders in the summer swimming school must be trained. It is therefore mandatory to participate in the following training sessions (all meetings) to be able to work (if you have previously completed the Basic Training for Coaches or the Swimming Sports Leader Training, participation in these trainings is not mandatory).

Basic Coach Training: The training is conducted by RF SISU and covers the basics of leadership in sports. The training consists of one evening and one full day, as well as self-study.

Swimming Sports Leader Training: The training is conducted by Swedish Swimming Sports and covers, among other things, the ABC of swimming, the four swimming styles, children's game rules, and planning. The training consists of one evening and two full days, as well as self-study.

Introduction Training: We will meet all leaders who will work in the summer swimming school on 7/6 (full day, mandatory for everyone).

All training sessions are organized in Växjö or the surrounding area and are free of charge for participants.

Questions to Answer in the Application

It is important that you answer all the questions below in your application email. Please note that we only process applications received via email. Number your answers with the same number as the questions.

1. Personal Information: Provide your name, personal identification number, address, and phone number.

2. Are you applying for a job during period 1 and/or period 2? Please also indicate if there are any dates you cannot work.

3. Do you prefer to work mainly mornings or afternoons? (we try to accommodate your wishes as much as possible)

4. Do you wish to work at Växjö Simhall and/or at any of the outdoor pools in Kosta, Braås, Furuby, Ingelstad, Kalvsvik, Lammhult, Nöbble, Rottne, Sandsbro, Tolg, Tävelsås, Vederslöv, Åby, Åryd, Öjaby, and Ör?

5. Are you primarily seeking a job as a swimming instructor or assistant?

6. Do you have a driver's license? If yes, do you have access to a car?

7. Any other information that is relevant for us to know. For example, have you completed training through the Swedish Swimming Federation or the Swedish Lifesaving Society and/or CPR?

Also attach a personal letter and CV. Mark your email with "Application Summer Swimming School 2026".

Please note that we only accept applications via email. If the questions are not answered, we will not process your application.