School jobs in Canada

Do you want to have a job where you can really enjoy yourself and make a difference? Dive in and join us! Come join an exciting new swim school as our Lead Swim Instructor!

Responsibilities would include:

• Reports to and communicates directly with the Aquatics Director or Manager
• Work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as required by business needs and as requested by management
• Be correctly dressed in British Swim School uniform and prepared pool-side at least 15 minutes before the start of your first lesson
• Engage with children/swimmers while smiling, singing, and having fun while teaching lessons
• Follow safety procedures and the policies, teaching techniques and procedures of British Swim School
• Use your training to teach techniques to all new swim instructors with an emphasis on survival skills
• Observe classes and perform coaching reports to ensure proper safety protocols and swim techniques are being followed to British Swim School brand standards
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing training/coaching as requested by the Aquatics Director or Manager
• Conduct monthly in-service meetings and ongoing training for the instructor team
• Inform the Deck Ambassador of any needs or maintenance issues
• Speak with parents/customers about their children’s progress
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Aquatics Director or Franchise Business Owner

This position would start as a part-time role with an emphasis on teaching swim classes. As the business grows, there’s potential opportunity to transition to full time.

• Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid (current preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Willing to learn and follow franchise brand standards and guidelines
• Previous experience as a swim instructor

• Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills
• Effective communication with customers and employees; bi-lingual is a plus
• Ability to demonstrate swim strokes appropriately
• Paid in-depth online and hands-on training that stays with you for your career
• Genuine opportunity for growth
• Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• Flexible hours
• Competitive pay

Hours may include weekends, mornings, late afternoons and early evenings.

Compensation: $20 to $23 per hour. Rate of compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy that may transform a child’s life. Since opening our doors in 1981, British Swim School has rapidly grown to be the premier water survival and learn-to-swim school. Our mission is “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.” We are constantly growing our enthusiastic team – with over 200 locations across the US and Canada, there may be an opening near you. Across every role and in each of our swim schools, our goal is to make everyone in the British Swim School family feel welcome as we work to ensure the “Survival of the Littlest.” We teach swimming to all ages and abilities, with most students being preschool and elementary-aged children. Our instructor team should enjoy working with this age group and help put parents at ease. We provide specialized training in our advanced British Swim School approach.