Swim Instructor

Usswimschools; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading swim school in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Swim Instructor to teach children and adults essential swimming skills. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children in a dynamic environment and must demonstrate swim instruction skills according to established standards. Responsibilities include conducting engaging classes while adhering to safety protocols. Compensation is competitive at $17.25 per hour, with flexible schedules and opportunities for professional growth provided.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Flexible schedules

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate swim instructor skills according to British Swim School standards.
• Complete all required Aquatics specific training with successful exam results.
• Ability to relate to diverse community groups and clear background check.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons according to British Swim School standards.
• Conduct classes in a fun and safe environment following teaching methods.
• Follow all policies and emergency procedures, complete incident reports.
• Work a flexible schedule potentially including holidays and weekends.
• Stand in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours.

Skills

Customer service skills

Bilingual communication

Discipline in following safety procedures

Ability to demonstrate swim strokes

Job description

About the Role

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. As part of the BSS Team, you are instrumental in working toward our mission, “To ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to be a safe and happy swimmer.”

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills.
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees, bilingual 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 and Responsibilities

• Instructs 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.
• Follows all British Swim School policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes 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

Benefits

We offer a supportive work culture, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth and development.