Swim Instructor

WD Swim; Markham; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

WD Swim in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a passionate Swim Instructor to teach safe, engaging lessons for children and adults after 4pm, helping learners build technique, confidence, and water safety in a supportive environment where progress is paced to each learner.

You will assess abilities, adapt instruction, demonstrate techniques and pool etiquette, monitor safety, and communicate progress to parents. Eligibility to work in Canada and commuting within 25 miles are required.

Qualifications

• Strong swimming ability and solid knowledge of water safety practices.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• Ability to commute within 25 miles of the teaching area.
• Availability to work shifts after 4pm.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, engaging swimming lessons for children and adult learners.
• Assess swimmer abilities and adapt instruction to individual skill levels.
• Demonstrate swimming techniques, water safety practices, and proper pool etiquette.
• Closely monitor swimmers and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Clearly communicate student progress and lesson feedback to parents.

Skills

Swimming ability

Water safety

Communication

Reliability

Stamina

Job description

WD Swim is a swim school serving children and adults across the Greater Toronto Area. We focus on creating positive, confidence-building learning experiences that help swimmers develop skills safely and steadily in the water.

As a Swim Instructor, you will play an important role in helping swimmers of different ages and abilities build technique, confidence, and water safety awareness. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching, communicating clearly, and creating a supportive environment where students can progress at their own pace.

Responsibilities

• Teach safe, engaging swimming lessons for children and adult learners.
• Assess swimmer abilities and adapt instruction to individual skill levels.
• Demonstrate swimming techniques, water safety practices, and proper pool etiquette.
• Closely monitor swimmers and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Clearly communicate student progress and lesson feedback to parents.

Required Qualifications

• Strong swimming ability and solid knowledge of water safety practices.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• Ability to commute within 25 miles of the teaching area.
• Availability to work shifts after 4pm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED certification.
• Current swim instructor certification from a recognized aquatic organization.
• Valid National Lifeguard certification.