Aquatics Lead Swim Instructor/Trainer

British Swim School of Northwest Detroit; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, mission-driven team at British Swim School as a Lead Instructor/Trainer. This role emphasizes teaching swimming and training instructors while ensuring a safe environment for students. With flexible hours and opportunities for growth, you’ll help make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Paid training

Birthday off and paid

Opportunities for internal advancement

Qualifications

• Willingness to undergo a background check.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Comfortable in and around the water, previous swimming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach British Swim School lessons with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students’ parents/guardians.
• Train new instructors on the British Swim School aquatics program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Instructing swimming lessons

Education

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s)

Job description

A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community to ensure “survival of the littlest”.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses.
• Paid training.
• Birthday off and paid!
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community!

The Position:
The Lead Instructor/Trainer’s number one priority is on teaching children and adults, coaching, and training the aquatics program at British Swim School. They ensure that all instructors are knowledgeable and confident on teaching the lessons, and able to be in the water as required themselves. This position may also assist with tracking required certifications for instructors as well as continuing the employee's development and competency and skills.

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 a prudent opportunity for growth. You’ll also get to help promote a life-changing learning experience and growing team every day.

Your Typical Responsibilities:

• Follow British Swim Schools curriculum to ensure safe and competent lessons.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students’ parents and/or guardians.
• Teach British Swim School lessons with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Teach and train new instructors on the British Swim School aquatics program.
• Maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Work late afternoon/evening and weekend hours as determined by business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be able to work Tue/Thu (4-8 pm) and Sat (9am-2pm)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to instruct swimming lessons within a structured program.
• Willing to undergo a background check.
• Reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable in and around the water. Previous swimming experience.
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred; will provide training.
• Experience working with children.

About Us:
"Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer”.