Swim Instructor

Usswimschools; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading swimming school seeks enthusiastic swim instructors to teach water safety and swimming skills to children. This rewarding role involves instructing classes, maintaining certifications, and interacting with families. Join a positive environment where smiles and silliness are part of the experience, and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Financial assistance for Lifeguard Certification

Opportunity for advancement

Free uniforms

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Experience teaching children to swim is preferred.
• Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons according to training and standards.
• Work a flexible schedule on weekends.
• Interact with swimmers and guardians during classes.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Safety conscious

Enjoyment of working with children

Education

Required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training

Job description

Benefits:

• Weekend Availability
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

This is a fun and joyful position teaching children the lifesaving skill of water safety and swimming. The "work" is meaningful and rewarding. Smiles and silliness are required! 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”.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Financial assistance for Lifeguard Certification (restrictions may apply)
• Fun and upbeat environment
• Purpose driven mission
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community
• Free British Swim School swag
• Monthly training with lunch provided
• Birthdays off
• Uniform provided
• Growing company with opportunities for advancement

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
• 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 be provided the training to teach swim lessons to children 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. Opportunities for additional training may be available.

Your Typical Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment.
• Work a schedule that is Saturdays and/or Sundays
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high.
• Work in the water for the duration of the shift which may be up to 4 hours.
• Occasionally lifting, standing, squatting, and bending as it relates to working with children in and out of the water.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic personality.
• Enjoys the opportunity to work with children.
• Safety conscious.
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing.
• Must maintain certifications throughout the length of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching children to swim
• Strong swimming stroke skills
• Customer service experience
• Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s)

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".