SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
Tips:
- Cover letters should be one page long and divided into three to four paragraphs.
- In general, a relevant and short cover letter is best. Three paragraphs tops. Your go-to word count shouldn’t exceed 300 words.
- When sending a cover letter via email, include your name and the job you're applying for in the subject line of the message.
Work Environment
What kind of work space do you want to have?
I want a safe and a fun workplace to work in. If those 2 criteria are not met in the workplace, I do not feel excited, happy, or safe when I come into work. This will make me inefficient and distracted.
What is most important to you in your surroundings while you work?
The most important thing, especially in a pool area, is safety. As the areas around the pool are always wet, it is very important that all the employees, including me, do not fall and get a bad injury in the workplace.
o Do you prefer to work mostly/completely indoors or outdoors?
I prefer to work indoors as it is very cold in the winter months and I do not think that I can do swimming lessons in the cold. This is why I prefer to work indoors
Co-Workers
In the second paragraph you should show why you are the perfect fit.
What kinds of people do you work best with?
You can also highlight your achieved results at the job.
I work best with other people when I establish a personal connection with them.
Do you want to do more work in team settings, or work more on your own?
You have the opportunity to express your qualifications for the job in more detail than on your resume.
I would like to work in a mixture of team and solo settings
Job Duties
The third paragraph should prove that you’ll fit in and why the company is the perfect fit for you!
Do you want to do paperwork and filing?
No, I do not want to do paperwork or filing.
Will you be working with your hands?
Yes, as I will need to use my hands to correct the form the students have while swimming.
Do you want to work more with people, animals, things or information?
Show that your experience and knowledge will let you succeed with the project and benefit the company.
I want to work more with people, where I will be spending time teaching people rather than being the supervisor, who has to deal with a lot of information.
Will you deal with people on a daily basis?
Show that you did your research and know something about the company, perhaps an upcoming project, etc.
Yes, as I will constantly be teaching people swimming based on their level
My Relevant Interests
A cover letter is a professional correspondence, so you should always use formal closing!
Best wishes
Cheers
Eagerly waiting for a response
Warm regards
Warmest regards
Warmly
Have a great day
Yours faithfully
Abbreviations
Emojis
What are you really interested in about this work?
Being a swimmer myself, it is thrilling to see how far I have come and this job will allow me to feed off this passion at a deeper level, which will help me become the best version of myself on the job.
What do you really love doing that you can do in your future job?
I love to teach people, as it gives me a better understanding of the topic I am teaching! At the end of the day, we are all learning and teaching helps me cement all my learnings and concepts properly.
Working Conditions
The post script is a great hack to draw the hiring manager's attention one last time!
You should use the P.S. to tell something impressive about your career.
Are there any benefits that are important to me?
No, I am not looking for benefits, I am only looking for valuable experience out of this job. This job will teach me key things about having a job, such as the code of conduct and the mechanics of the job and the company.
Subtopic
Do you care about a dress code or uniform?
No, but I do think that appropriate clothing is necessary for me when I enter the pool areas/pool.
o Are location and distance major factors for me? How do I plan to get to work?
Yes, I will not be punctual if I live far off and that will prevent me from being the most efficient with my time
Part-time or Full-time? Morning, afternoon, evening shifts? Weekdays/weekends?
- Part time worker seeking for weekend shifts
Management
You should address a cover letter directly to the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will see your greeting first so that makes it one of the most important parts of your cover letter. Also, people are most likely to react to the sight of their own names.
Do you want to be closely supported or left alone by your boss?
I would like to work with a supervisor constrantly monitoring me, as it helps me get better feedback and gain better insight into what I can do better in the future.
What kind of supervisor are you looking for?
I want a supervisor who is considerate and well-aware of my current circumstances and is also willing to push me to my furthest, so that I can gain as much knowledge and experience from this job.
My Relevant Skills
The header of every professional cover letter should include your contact information, employer's contact information.
What are you really good at that you want to use in your future job?
I am really good at communicating with other people. This job will require me to communicate with the students and help me improve my communication skills, which is very important in the 21st century.
