Aquatics Team Leader

British Swim School of Northwest Detroit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading swim instruction provider is seeking a Lead Swim Instructor in Edmonton, Canada. Responsibilities include teaching swim classes, coaching new instructors, and promoting safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a lifeguard certification and previous instructing experience. This part-time role offers flexible hours and potential for growth to full-time. With competitive pay of $20 to $23 per hour, eager individuals will thrive in a supportive and happy work environment.

Benefits

Safe & happy work environment

Flexible work schedules

Growth & professional development opportunities

Competitive pay

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Previous experience as a swim instructor is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and follow franchise standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Communicates directly with the Aquatics Director or Manager.
• Engagement with children/swimmers while teaching lessons.
• Conducts monthly in-service meetings and ongoing training for the instructor team.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Strong relationship skills

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Bilingual (a plus)

Job description

Do you want to have a job where you can really enjoy yourself and make a difference?

Dive in and join us! Come Join an exciting new swim school as our Lead Swim Instructor!

Responsibilities

• Reports to and communicates directly with the Aquatics Director or Manager
• Work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as required by business needs and as requested by management
• Be correctly dressed in British Swim School uniform and prepared pool-side at least 15 minutes before the start of your first lesson
• Engagement with children/swimmers while smiling, singing, and having fun while teaching lessons
• Disciplined to follow schedules and enforce safety procedures as well as follow policies, teaching techniques and procedures of British Swim School
• Using your training to teach these techniques to all new swim instructors that join our program with an emphasis on survival skills
• Observing classes and performing coaching reports to ensure proper safety protocols and swim techniques are being followed to British Swim School brand standards
• Attending staff meetings and ongoing training/coaching as requested by the Aquatics Director or Manager
• Conducting monthly in-service meetings and on-going training for the instructor team
• Informing the Deck Ambassador of any needs or maintenance issues that need addressing
• Speaking to parents/customers about their children’s progress
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Aquatics Director or Franchise Business Owner.

This position will start as a part-time role with an emphasis on teaching swim classes. As the business grows, there’s potential to transition to full time.

Requirements

• Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid (current preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Willing to learn and able to follow franchise brand standards and guidelines
• Previous experience as a swim instructor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills.
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees, bi-lingual is a plus.
• Able to demonstrate swim strokes appropriately.
• You will receive paid in-depth online and hands on training that will stay with you the rest of your professional career
• Genuine opportunity for growth
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Flexible hours
• Competitive pay

Hours

Hours may include weekends, mornings, late afternoons and early evenings.

Compensation

Rate: $20 to $23 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Mission

Working at British Swim School is so much more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy that may transform a child’s life.

Since opening our doors in 1981, British Swim School has rapidly grown to be the premier water survival and learn-to-swim school. Our mission is “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.”

We are constantly growing our enthusiastic team – and with over 200 locations across the US and Canada, there may be an opening near you!

Benefits

• Safe & happy work environment
• Flexible work schedules and hours
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Competitive pay
• Growth & professional development opportunities
• Supportive team culture

Location: 12050 17 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1X4, Canada.