Part-Time Swim Instructor - Teach life saving skills! - Lynnwood

British Swim School of Seattle; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Family and Friends tuition discounts

Structured paid training

Discount towards wetsuit

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A local swim school in Lynnwood is seeking a part-time swim instructor. In this role, you'll teach children essential swimming skills while enjoying a fun and dynamic environment. This position is not just a summer job; it’s a long-term commitment with opportunities for training and advancement. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with kids and be ready to make a difference by promoting water safety. Join us to create a lasting impact in your community!

Qualifications

• Understanding of all four swimming strokes and appreciation for water.
• Love for working with children and seeing their progress.
• Ability to work weekend mornings and start weekdays at 3:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Teach students of all ages in accordance with the British Swim School aquatics program.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Follow structured, paid training including lifeguard certification.

Skills

Swimming knowledge

Experience working with children

Upbeat personality

Job description

Part‑Time Swim Instructor - Teach life‑saving skills! - Lynnwood

Become a part‑time swim instructor with British Swim School and enjoy your day filled with kids splashing, having fun, and plenty of smiles & laughter. Your teaching will make a real difference in children’s lives. This is a position where you can enjoy a 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.

Compensation and Rewards

• $18/hour while training and $20/hour once fully trained
• Family and Friends tuition discounts
• Structured, paid training including lifeguard certification
• A position filled with purpose and fun
• A dynamic and rewarding company culture
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• 3‑5 hour shifts; easy to schedule around school or other jobs
• $50 towards a wetsuit

Requirements for Swim Instructors

As a swim instructor, you will teach students of all ages in accordance with the British Swim School aquatics program. Even if you are not an expert swim instructor, that’s ok! 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 be upbeat and 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 or Sunday or both) from 8:30am‑2pm (Sun @ Lynnwood) or 10:30am‑3:15am (Sat @ Bothell)
• Be able to start weekdays at 3:30pm
• Reliable transportation to any of our area locations
• Current Lynnwood Location Hours:
• • Tuesday 3:45pm‑7pm
  • Thursday 3:45pm‑7pm
  • Sunday 8:45am‑1:15pm
  • Additional hours available at our Bothell location (Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Sat), or our Northgate location (Mon, Sun).

Company Mission

Drowning is unfortunately the leading cause of accidental death for children. Since 1981, British Swim School has been on a mission to stop that. We are a nationwide company with over 200 locations teaching more than 20,000 students every week to help save lives!

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.

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.