Aquatics Director/ Manager/ Leader

Usswimschools; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent swim school in West Vancouver is seeking an Aquatics Director/Manager. This role focuses on leading swim instruction and training instructors while creating a fun and professional environment for children. The ideal candidate has experience in swimming and working with kids and is motivated to enhance customer engagement. Responsibilities include teaching, staff training, and ensuring high-quality swim lessons. This part-time position offers competitive compensation ($30.00 – $45.00 per hour) with potential for full-time work. Join a dedicated team promoting water safety and happiness in swimming.

Qualifications

• 3 years of swimming instructor and supervisory experience.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another language is a bonus.
• Ability to travel locally in West Vancouver area.

Responsibilities

• Teach the British Swim School program to children and adults.
• Provide training and ongoing development for swim teachers.
• Evaluate swim instructor performance and create improvement plans.
• Assist in business growth and attract new customers.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Motivation

Experience with children

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Lifeguard certification

First Aid and CPR certified

Specialist aquatics qualification (desirable)

Job description

Do you want to have a job where you can really enjoy yourself and make a difference? Dive in and join us!

Are you a leader who is enthusiastic, compassionate and a motivator, ready to work in a position that is fun and rewarding? If so, British Swim School would like to meet you!

As our new Aquatics Director/ Manager/ Leader, your purpose will be to help us create a fun yet professional environment, providing our customers and their children with a great learning experience. You’ll work closely with the franchise owner and our swim instructors to help shape our school’s culture and commitment to running a smooth operation. You’ll also play a big role in helping bring more customers to the school and keeping them coming back.

This is a part‑time position (with bonus) which can eventually become a full‑time role for the right person. You will need to work flexible hours, including a regular weekend day and evenings. You will also need to be able to travel locally in the West Vancouver area to visit all our pools.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the British Swim School program curriculum to children and adults as the Lead Instructor
• Providing initial training in the BSS swim method and ongoing development of all our swim teachers
• Using BSS Instructor assessment and development tools/checklists to maintain lesson quality
• Evaluating swim instructor performance and creating performance improvement plans as necessary
• Offering guidance and support when managing difficult class situations
• Assisting with business growth and attracting new customers

Qualifications

• A track record in the world of swimming and fitness teaching/management – a specialist aquatics qualification is desirable but not required
• Experience working with children and a passion for our mission of water safety and survival
• 3 years of swimming instructor and supervisory experience
• Experience with setting and maintaining standards for a service business – especially if it’s child related
• A Lifeguard certification – or ability to renew (or this can be provided). First Aid and CPR required.
• Fluency in English – and another language is a real bonus!

If you can offer us all of the above, then in return we'll give you training on the best swim program in the business, along with a competitive compensation package. Come and join us at British Swim School, where we’ve been teaching the "Survival of the littlest" since 1981.

Compensation: $30.00 – $45.00 per hour

Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a child’s life.

As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s a chance to be part of a fun‑loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.

While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities, most of our students are preschool and elementary‑aged kids. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. It’s helpful if you have experience with children or in a child‑focused job, but it’s not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach.

We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team, even if you’re not in the pool. In these roles, you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the "Survival of the Littlest."

Tell us why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Our mission is “To ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.”