Swim Instructor

British Swim School of Northwest Detroit; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Paid uniforms

Birthday off and paid

Job summary

A community-focused swim school is seeking enthusiastic swim instructors to teach lessons to individuals starting from 3 months old. Instructors will provide training, ensuring each swimmer achieves their goals. Duties include direct support to management, scheduling, and working with families to promote water safety and joy in swimming. Candidates must be energetic, enjoy working with children, and be comfortable in the water. Specialized training will be provided, and opportunities for bonuses exist.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and energetic with a readiness to teach swim lessons.
• Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be developed through training.
• Maintain certifications, including Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons according to British Swim School program.
• Support the Aquatics Manager and Owner directly.
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Comfortable in water

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

• Pay starts at $15-$17, based on experience with possible opportunities for bonuses.
• Paid training
• Paid uniforms
• Birthday off and paid!
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community.

The Position

At British Swim School, we teach fun swim lessons, but that’s not all! We shoot through the water like torpedoes toward our swimmers’ goals! We are a team of fun-loving people that are serious about saving lives and having fun while doing it!

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.

Being a swim instructor, you will receive 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 manager(s) and interact with swimmers, parents and/or guardians.

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and Owner.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment.
• Works a flexible schedule that may include evenings (3pm-7pm), weekends (8am-1pm), and holidays as required by business needs.
• Works in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and is in the water for the duration of the shift.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, 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-specific 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”.

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 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. Instructors should enjoy 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.