Swim Instructor

British Swim School of Kitchener-Waterloo; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to teaching swim lessons while making a significant impact in the community. As a swim instructor, you'll receive comprehensive training to guide children and adults through the British Swim School's gentle and progressive aquatics program. This role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to engage with a diverse group of learners while promoting water safety and enjoyment. If you're passionate about teaching and eager to contribute to a life-saving mission, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Paid training

Opportunities for internal advancement

Birthday off and paid

Qualifications

• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with training standards.
• Support the Aquatics Manager and maintain class schedules.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Strong swimming skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

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 to ensure "survival of the littlest".

Compensation and Benefits (dependent on franchise owner)

• Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses
• Paid training
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Birthday off and paid

The Position:
At British Swim School, we teach fun swim lessons, but that’s not all! We are a team of fun-loving people that are serious about saving lives and having fun while doing it!

Working at British Swim School you will notice that...

• We look for bright, energetic people, willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments, and juggle many things at once while happily asking, "is that all you’ve got?"
• In return for your efforts, you’ll have an opportunity to work for a fast-growing, creative, and culture-driven company with a prudent opportunity for growth. You’ll also get to help promote a life-changing learning experience and growing team every day.

As a swim instructor, you will be provided the training to teach swim lessons to children and adults, starting at 3-months old, following the British Swim School aquatics program that is gentle, fun, and progressive. You will be assigned to a class schedule developed by manager(s) and interact with swimmers, parents, and/or guardians.

Your Typical Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner(s).
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings (3pm-8pm), weekends (1pm-5pm), and holidays as required by business needs.
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and be in the water for the duration of the shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion.
• Enthusiastic personality.
• Comfortable in and around the water. Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be taught and developed!
• Must maintain certifications throughout the length of employment.
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.
• Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required.
• Customer service skills: 1 year preferred
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred

About Us:
Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. 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".