Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

Usswimschools; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local swim school in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard to join their team. This role involves teaching swim lessons to children and adults while ensuring safety and fun in the water. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a passion for teaching, and a friendly, energetic demeanor. Responsibilities include giving swim instructions, maintaining certifications, and working flexible hours. This is a great opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in their community.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible work schedules

Opportunities for professional growth

Birthday off and paid

Annual PTO and medical benefits

Qualifications

• Comfortable in and around the water.
• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Must complete all required training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with program standards.
• Reports directly to the Aquatics Manager.
• Work a flexible schedule in a moderate to high noise environment.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Strong swimming skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

About Us:

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)

• Pay starts at $28, based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses
• Paid training
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Birthday off and paid
• Possible annual PTO and medical benefits

The Position:

At British Swim School, we teach fun swim lessons, but that’s 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 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.
• Being a swim instructor, you will be provided the training to teach swim lessons to children and adults, starting at 3‑month 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.
• 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 (but can be obtained during training).

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Keywords:

• High School Degree
• Child development

We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team, even if you're not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In these roles, you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.”

Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee (franchise owner). Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to British Swim School Corporate.

Benefits

• Safe & happy work environment
• Where else might you get to sing at work?
• Flexible work schedules and hours
• Making this a great role for students, parents, and anyone with a busy lifestyle!
• A rewarding job with competitive pay
• All while making a true difference in your community!
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• We believe in investing in our team member's skills and knowledge, providing a pathway for career advancement and personal success.

Our mission is “To ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.”