Private Swim Lessons Instructor

McGill University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Canada is seeking a qualified individual to plan and teach swim lessons to children and adults. The candidate must possess NLS and Standard First Aid certifications, along with a high school diploma and relevant experience. This part-time position allows for approximately 2 hours of work each week, starting on January 3, 2026, and concludes on April 30, 2026. The university values equity and diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Must have NLS and Standard First Aid certifications.
• A minimum of two years of coaching or teaching experience.
• Basic knowledge of competitive swim coaching is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create individualized swim lesson plans.
• Conduct one-on-one lessons based on client skills.

Skills

Swimming lesson planning

One-on-one instruction

Coaching experience

First Aid certification

NLS certification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Hiring Unit: Athletics and Recreation

Position Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor the selected candidate will be expected to plan and teach quality swim lessons to children or adult clientele.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and create individualized lesson plans.
• Ability to conduct one‑on‑one lessons based on the client's skills and swimming ability.

***Selected candidates must successfully pass their criminal background check in order to be considered for this position.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• NLS as well as Standard First Aid are required.
• Two‑year coaching/teaching experience is.
• Experience in coaching competitive swim is favorable, but not required.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English‑language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 3 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary: (AMUSE D) $31.55

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 2 (Part time)

Position Start Date: 2026-01-03

Position End Date: 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2025-12-22

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self‑identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].