Swim Instructor

British Swim School of Glen Mills-Media; Glen Mills (Delaware County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team as swim instructors. This part-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community by teaching swim lessons to children and adults. With a focus on safety and fun, you will receive training to follow a progressive aquatics program. Enjoy competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and the joy of helping others learn essential swimming skills. If you're passionate about making a difference and love working with kids, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Paid training

Birthday off and paid!

Qualifications

• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Comfortable in and around the water; strong swimming skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons according to program standards.
• Support the Aquatics Manager and maintain class schedules.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Strong swimming skills

Ability to work with children

Comfortable in and around water

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary

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 $16-$18, based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses.
• Competitive pay based on experience
• 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 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 manager(s) and interact with swimmers, parents, and/or guardians.

Your Typical Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner(s)
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment
• Work 4-hour late afternoon/early evening shifts on weekdays and/or weekends (morning/afternoon)
• Commit to 4 to 8 hours per week; this is a part-time position
• Location is currently in West Chester, PA

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:

• Enjoy working with children
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred (but can be obtained during training)
• Must maintain certifications throughout the length of employment
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing

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.”