Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community.

Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses, paid training, opportunities for internal advancement, birthday off and paid, 401k.

A Swim Instructor at British Swim School teaches swim lessons to children and adults, starting at 3 months old using our fun, gentle and progressive methods. You will receive extensive training to build your confidence and ability to work with a variety of swimmers and abilities. Having fun and interacting with our swimmers is an important part of the role! A strong focus is placed on providing survival swim techniques living out the British Swim School mission and making a big impact on decreasing drowning.

Your typical responsibilities include supporting the Aquatics Leader, following British Swim Schools curriculum to ensure safe and competent lessons and environment, working evenings (3pm-7pm), weekends (8am- 1pm), and holidays as required by business needs, and working in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and standing in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion, an enthusiastic personality, comfort in and around the water, and completion of all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing.

Preferred qualifications include experience working with children, swimming experience (1-2 years preferred but not required), customer service skills (1 year preferred), and Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications (can be obtained during training).

Here at British Swim School, we strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission "to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer". Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour.