Swim Instructor

British Swim School of Kitchener-Waterloo; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local swim school is seeking enthusiastic swim instructors who enjoy working in an energetic environment. You'll be responsible for teaching swim lessons to children and adults, while supporting community efforts to improve water safety. Previous experience with children and comfortable swimming skills preferred but not required. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are needed.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Paid training

Birthday off and paid

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic personality required.
• Must maintain certifications throughout the employment span.
• Willingness to interact with children and guardians.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training.
• Support the Aquatics Manager and Business Owner.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Comfortable in and around the water

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance

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 thats not all! We shoot through the water like torpedoes toward our swimmers goals! 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 youve got?
• In return for your efforts, youll have an opportunity to work for a fast-growing, creative, and culture-driven company with a prudent opportunity for growth. Youll also get to help promote a life-changing learning experience and growing team every day.

Being 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, and 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 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.