Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard

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

Job summary

A local swim instruction organization in West Vancouver is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach lessons to children and adults. The ideal candidate is energetic and enthusiastic, with a strong focus on water safety. Responsibilities include instructing swimming lessons in accordance with the organization's standards and maintaining required certifications. Enjoy flexible work schedules and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible work schedules

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Enthusiastic personality suitable for teaching.
• Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be taught.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Comfortable in and around water

Experience working with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Compensation and Benefits (dependent on franchise owner)

• Pay starts at $28 per hour, based on experience, 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 while creating a mission-driven workplace that saves lives and inspires joy.

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 opportunities for growth. You’ll also help promote a life-changing learning experience and a 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 managers and interact with swimmers, 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.
• Works a flexible schedule.
• Works in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and is 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).

Keywords

• High School Degree
• Child development

Compensation: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour.

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.

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

Benefits

• Safe & happy work environment.
• Flexible work schedules and hours.
• 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 invest in our team member's skills and provide a pathway for career advancement and personal success.

As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s a chance to join a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.

While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities, most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids. Instructors should like working with this age group and be comfortable making parents feel at ease. It’s helpful to have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it is not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach.

We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team, even if you're not in the pool. These roles involve talking to parents on the phone or by the pool, aiming to make everyone feel part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.”