Swim Instructor

British Swim School - South Orlando; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,652 - 20,868; Part time

Job summary

British Swim School - South Orlando is looking for enthusiastic swim instructors to teach kids and adults essential swimming skills. You will be part of a dedicated team fostering water safety and joy in swimming.

The ideal candidates are good communicators with customer service skills and must demonstrate swim instructor proficiency. Working hours may include weekends, and specialized training is provided.

This role offers $17.25 per hour and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children while working in a fun environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate swim instructor skills per British Swim School standards.
• Complete all required training and pass exams.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse community groups.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons according to British Swim School standards.
• Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Strong relationship and customer service skills

Effective communication

Ability to enforce safety procedures

Demonstrate swim strokes

Job description

Are you the type of person who wants to work in a fun and entertaining work environment? Do you have a passion for working with children and a love of water? If so, this job is for you! Working at British Swim School is so much more than just employment, it’s an opportunity to teach children and adults skills that may save their life. How amazing is that? As part of the BSS Team, you are instrumental in working towards our mission, “To ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to be a safe and happy swimmer.” It’s a chance to be part of a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills.
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees, bi-lingual is a plus.
• Disciplined to follow schedules and enforce safety procedures as well as follow policies, teaching methods and procedures of British Swim School.
• Able to demonstrate swim strokes appropriately.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and standards.
• Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment, following current teaching methods, policies and safety and emergency procedures as detailed in the British Swim School teacher training manual and as directed by the Aquatics Director.
• Follow all British Swim School policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as required by business needs and as requested by management.
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with British Swim School standards.
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics specific training and successfully complete the final in water and written exams.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check.

Compensation: $17.25 per hour

Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a child's life.

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 be part of 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. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. It's helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it's 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. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.”