Lifeguard - Swim Instructor

British Swim School; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

British Swim School is hiring a part-time Swim Instructor to teach lessons at Sunrise and Coral Springs locations, following our curriculum and safety protocols. You’ll deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction, arrive early, and participate in ongoing training while maintaining a fun, supportive environment for students and families.

This role offers paid training, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow within a team that values safety, fun, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, patient, and people-oriented personality.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and teammates.
• Ability to follow structured schedules, safety procedures, and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging swim lessons following British Swim School teaching methods, safety protocols, and emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate show-time abilities during lessons—excited, animated, and playful, ensuring kids enjoy lessons.
• Arrive poolside in uniform at least 15 minutes before the first lesson.
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing training sessions as requested.
• Communicate regularly with Aquatics Managers and Director.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Stand in the water for up to 4 consecutive hours; assist students in and out of the pool.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Patience

Strong communication

CPR certification (plus)

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Now Hiring a Part-time Swim Instructor

Locations:

Sunrise and Coral Springs

Why This Role Matters

Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death in children under 5. As a Swim Instructor with British Swim School of North Broward, you're not just teaching swimming — you're giving kids and adults a life-saving skill and the confidence to enjoy the water safely. The best part? You get to have fun doing it. Every class is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building real relationships with your students and their families.

About the Role

Swim Instructors teach lessons to students of all ages and abilities, following the British Swim School curriculum to build water survival skills, propulsion, and stroke development — all in a fun, gentle, and encouraging environment.

We're hiring for both the Sunrise and Coral Springs locations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Save lives and have fun at the same time — few jobs let you do both
• A team that feels like family — we're proud of our supportive, positive culture where instructors genuinely enjoy coming to work. We also do regular team bonding events!
• Ongoing training and development — beyond your initial certification, we invest in your continued growth with additional coaching to make you the best instructor you can be
• All training is paid — from day one, your time is valued
• Consistent scheduling — once trained, you'll have a reliable weekly schedule you can count on
• Growth Opportunities: All of our higher level employees started off as instructors in the water. We believe in promoting and holding onto good talent!
• Employee discounts and a flexible part-time schedule that works around your life

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging swim lessons following British Swim School teaching methods, safety protocols, and emergency procedures
• Demonstrate your "show-time" abilities during lessons- excited, animated, and playful, making sure the kids are having fun and happy to come back.
• Arrive poolside in uniform at least 15 minutes before your first lesson
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing training sessions as requested
• Communicate regularly with the Aquatics Managers and Director
• Work a flexible schedule that to include weekends and holidays
• Stand in the water for up to 4 consecutive hours; move kids around and physically assist students in and out of the pool as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Enthusiastic, patient, and people-oriented personality
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and teammates
• Ability to follow structured schedules, safety procedures, and teaching methods
• Ability to physically manage children of all ages and sizes in the pool and help them around and in and out of the water (All pools have shallow water)
• Lifeguard, CPR, or First Aid certification is a plus — but not required; we support obtaining it after hire
• Reliable transportation to reach training facilities and assigned pool locations

Training & Schedule

All instructors complete approximately 40 hours of paid training (online and in-water) at one of our locations. Once certified, ongoing coaching and additional training opportunities keep you sharp and growing. After training, you'll be set up with a consistent weekly schedule based on your availability and location needs.

Available shifts:

• Monday–Friday: 4:00–7:30 PM
• Saturday–Sunday: 8:45 AM–1:00 PM

Please note: Pool availability varies by location and day. New candidates should be willing to work ideally 3-4 of these days.

Our Locations

We currently operate 2 pools, one in Coral Springs and one in Sunrise.

Most of our instructors work across both locations. Final assignments are based on availability, need, and proximity.

Ready to make a splash?

Join a North Broward team that's passionate, fun, and on a mission to keep kids safe — one swimmer at a time.