Future Opening: Lead Swim Instructor / Instructor Trainer

British Swim School of Northwest Detroit; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join British Swim School as a Lead Swim Instructor, where you'll develop new instructors and uphold safety standards. This leadership role offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement while making a significant impact in your community. The ideal candidate is passionate about mentoring others and dedicated to water safety.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Leadership Training

Birthday Off—With Pay!

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Confident and professional presence both in the pool and on deck.
• Strong teaching skills for various age groups needed.
• Leadership ability crucial to mentor and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons and ensure safety standards.
• Mentor and train new instructors through feedback.
• Support curriculum quality and observe lessons.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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• Opportunity for advancement

Take the Lead as a Swim Instructor Trainer at British Swim School!

At British Swim School, we do more than teach swim lessons—we build confident swimmers, support our team, and change lives through water safety. As a Lead Swim Instructor, you’ll play a key role in developing new instructors, upholding safety standards, and ensuring every class meets the highest level of quality.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay – $19–$21 per hour, based on experience
• Leadership Role – Coach instructors and support a consistent, high-quality program
• Required Lifeguard Certification – We’ll reimburse training if you’re not certified yet
• Paid Leadership Training – Grow your skills as a mentor and evaluator
• Birthday Off—With Pay! – Yes, really. You deserve it!
• Opportunities for Advancement – This is a stepping stone to aquatics leadership
• Work Across Multiple Locations – Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, and Harrisburg

What You’ll Do as an Instructor Trainer

You’ll teach swim lessons, train new team members, and help uphold our standards of safety, fun, and effectiveness. You’ll model excellent instruction while coaching others on how to do the same.

️ Teach swim and water safety lessons to children and adults
️ Lead by example—bring energy, professionalism, and consistency to every shift
️ Mentor instructors through in-water shadowing and feedback
️ Support onboarding and continuing development of swim staff
️ Observe lessons, coach in real time, and give supportive feedback
️ Assist the Aquatics Manager in maintaining curriculum quality and class consistency
️ Ensure safety standards are upheld during every shift

Who We’re Looking For

This role is for a confident instructor who’s ready to lead from within the water. You should be passionate about teaching, energized by coaching others, and serious about safety.

Experienced Swim Instructors – You’ve run great lessons and know what quality looks like
Swim Coaches & Lifeguards – You understand technique and how to keep everyone safe
Peer Mentors & Trainers – You love helping others grow and improve
Educators & Leaders – You’re comfortable giving feedback and setting expectations
British Swim School Alums – You know our method and mission and are ready for more

️ What You Need to Succeed

A confident, encouraging, and professional presence—on deck and in the pool
Strong teaching skills and comfort working with all age groups
Leadership ability and a desire to mentor others
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High school diploma (or in progress)
Able to be on your feet in the pool for 4 hours and occasionally assist in lifting children
️ Current Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification required (we offer reimbursement for certification if needed)

About Us

British Swim School is a mission-driven organization dedicated to saving lives through water survival instruction. Our Lead Instructors help us maintain the highest standards of safety, fun, and excellence—and they play a vital role in developing the next generation of instructors.

If you're ready to lead, mentor, and make waves, apply today and grow your career with a purpose.

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 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 are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In these roles, you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.”

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.

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Making this a 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!

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We believe in investing in our team member's skills and knowledge, providing a pathway for career advancement and personal success.

I worked at British Swim School for two years while I was in college. I loved my time at BSS. I loved my coworkers, managers and the owners. The students were great and I definitely had a lot of personal growth at this company.