More Than a Job. Help Build Confident Kids for Life.

The best coaches aren’t just great swimmers—they’re patient, encouraging people who love helping children succeed. At Nashville Swim Academy, we’ll provide the training. You bring the heart.

Change Lives Daily

Every lesson builds confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Grow Professionally

Paid training, mentorship, & advancement.

Find Your Team

Work alongside people who genuinely care.

Patient & Encouraging

You love helping others succeed.

Comfortable in Water

Not an expert swimmer? We’ll teach you.

Growth Mindset

A positive attitude matters more than experience.

At Nashville Swim Academy, we hire people who care deeply about helping children succeed. If you’re patient, encouraging, and eager to learn, we’ll provide everything else you need to become an incredible instructor.

Every day looks a little different, but our purpose stays the same: helping children build confidence, supporting families, and creating a team that genuinely enjoys serving our community.

From day one, you’ll receive paid training, mentorship, and ongoing coaching so you’ll feel confident before ever leading your first lesson.

  • Paid training
  • Professional development
  • Mentorship from experienced coaches
  • Safety-first instruction
  • Opportunities to grow

Krysten founded Nashville Swim Academy to create a place where every child can build confidence in the water while feeling safe, encouraged, and celebrated. She now guides NSA’s long-term vision and supports the team in bringing that purpose to life.

Tate keeps everything behind the scenes running smoothly—from the pool water and facility to our staff and classes—so every family can enjoy an exceptional experience at NSA.

Ocean is often the first friendly voice families hear, helping with customer questions and needs so every family feels welcomed and supported throughout their time at NSA.

Applying should feel simple and stress-free. Here’s exactly what to expect.

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Apply Online

Complete our quick application in just a few minutes.

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Phone Interview

A relaxed conversation to get to know each other.

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Meet our Team

Tour our facility and see what makes NSA different.

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Paid Training

We’ll teach the swimming. You bring the heart.

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Welcome to NSA

You’re ready to start changing lives.

Ready to help children build confidence in and out of the water? We’d love to learn more about you.

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Here are answers to some of the most common questions about becoming a Nashville Swim Academy coach.

Most of our instructors are 18 years or older, but opportunities may vary based on experience and availability. If you’re enthusiastic about working with children, we’d still love to hear from you.

Not at all.

We hire for attitude, patience, and a willingness to learn. We’ll provide the training you need to become a confident instructor.

Every new coach completes paid training before teaching lessons independently. You’ll learn our teaching methods, safety procedures, and how to build confidence in every swimmer.

We offer flexible scheduling with shifts available on weekday mornings and afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. Many of our coaches work around school or other commitments.

Absolutely! Many of our team members are students, parents, or professionals looking for meaningful part-time work. We’ll work with you to build a schedule that fits your availability.

Most applicants hear from us within a few business days. If we’re a good fit for each other, we’ll schedule a phone interview, invite you to meet the team, and get you started with paid training.

The best coaches aren’t always the fastest swimmers—they’re patient, encouraging, dependable, and genuinely enjoy helping children succeed. We’ll teach the swimming. You bring the heart.

Whether you’re looking for your first meaningful job or the next step in your career, we’d love to welcome you to the Nashville Swim Academy family.

Discover swim lessons that build confidence, water safety, and a lifelong love of the water.

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Join a team that invests in your growth from day one.

  • Paid Training
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Positive team culture
  • Competitive pay
  • Make a difference every day