Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

British Swim School of Vancouver BC; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local swim school in West Vancouver is looking for enthusiastic swim instructors to teach lessons to children and adults in a fun and safe environment. Responsibilities include conducting lessons, supporting management, and maintaining required certifications. Ideal candidates are comfortable in water and enjoy working with children. Pay starts at $28 with potential bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for internal advancement

Birthday off and paid

Possible annual PTO and medical benefits

Qualifications

• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Comfortable in and around the water, strong swimming skills are a plus.
• Completion of all required British Swim School training and testing.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training.
• Support the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner(s).
• Work a flexible schedule in an environment with moderate to high noise levels.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Comfortable in and around water

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A position at British Swim School is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the community to support our mission of survival of the littlest.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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 swim lessons in a fun, safe environment. We are a team of people who are serious about saving lives and enjoy what we do while helping swimmers reach their goals.

Working at British Swim School you will notice that we look for bright, energetic people who are willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments, and juggle multiple tasks while staying positive.

Being a swim instructor includes 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 a class schedule developed by managers and will interact with swimmers and parents/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 with moderate to high noise levels 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).

About the Role and Mission

We are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water. We help empower communities through a survival-first approach and a learn-to-swim program.