Part Time Swim Instructor

British Swim School; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Paid training

Birthday off and paid

Fixed reliable hours

Job summary

British Swim School is hiring a part-time swim instructor to teach students of all ages using the British Swim School aquatics program. You will join a team dedicated to saving lives, having fun, and delivering structured, progressive lessons.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work weekend mornings and weekday afternoons. Training is provided, and advancement opportunities exist within the franchise network.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic personality and love of working with children.
• Must maintain certifications in lifeguarding/CPR/AED if applicable and complete training.
• Able to work weekends and after-school shift times.
• Must know how to swim and be comfortable in water.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons following the British Swim School program.
• Reports to Aquatics Manager and supports program standards.
• Works a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Engages with students and parents to ensure safety and progress.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Love working with children

Positive attitude

Reliable transportation

Willing to have fun at work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

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

Your shift will be filled with kids splashing, having fun, and plenty of smiles & laughter. Best of all, your teaching will make a real difference in children's lives. This is a position where you can enjoy an inclusive company culture connected to your purpose and values. Swim lessons save lives, and British Swim School is on a mission to make the water a safer place, while having as much fun as possible. You can be a part of that!

Copy the link below for a sneak peek into the life of a British Swim School instructor!

https://youtu.be/NTOxRGzbaT8

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses
• Paid training
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Birthday off and paid
• Structured, paid training
• Fixed reliable hours - Shifts are 3-5 hours
• Free uniforms

The Position

As a swim instructor at British Swim School, you will teach students of all ages in accordance with the British Swim School aquatics program. We are a team of fun-loving people that are serious about saving lives and having fun while doing it! If you are not an expert swim instructor, that’s ok! No experience necessary! We can train anyone on how to teach the way we teach, but here is what we do need from you:

• You need to know how to swim. Ideally, you have an understanding of all four strokes and an overall appreciation for the water.
• You've got to love working with children and seeing them progress.
• You need to have a positive attitude and be ready to enjoy having fun at work. Having fun is mandatory!
• This is a year-round position, and we are looking for longer-term employees. This is not a summer job.
• Be able to work weekend mornings (Saturday) from 8:30am-1:30pm.
• Be able to start weekdays at 3:30pm.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Provide references. Reference check prior to employment is required.

Being a swim instructor, you will be provided the training to teach swim lessons to children and adults, starting at 3-months old, following the British Swim School aquatics program that is gentle, fun, and progressive. You will be assigned to a class schedule developed by managers and interact with swimmers, and parents and/or guardians.

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and be in the water for the duration of the shift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or in the process of completion.
• Enthusiastic personality.
• Comfortable in and around the water. Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be taught and developed!
• Must maintain certifications throughout the length of employment.
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics training and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required.
• Customer service skills: 1 year preferred
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred (but can be obtained during training)

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”.

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.