Swim Instructor

British Swim School of Northwest Detroit; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

At British Swim School, be part of a mission to enhance community safety through effective swim lessons. As an instructor, you'll receive comprehensive training to teach both children and adults while enjoying a flexible schedule. This role emphasizes personal growth, making an impact in your community, and the potential for internal advancement.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Company paid lifeguard/CPR training

Guaranteed Friday and Saturday off!

Opportunities for internal advancement

Free uniform

Holiday Bonuses

Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent, or in process of completion.
• Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Swimming skills are a plus but can be taught.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons following training standards.
• Support the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owners.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and holidays.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• This is a great gig! A position at British Swim School is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in your community to ensure "survival of the littlest".
• Compensation and Benefits (dependent on franchise owner)
• Competitive pay starting at $15/hr based on experience
• Holiday Bonuses
• Free uniform
• Schedule flexibility to support work/life balance
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Guaranteed Friday and Saturday off!
• Company paid lifeguard / CPR 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".

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 strong 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, and 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 a flexible schedule that may include evenings (3pm-8 pm), Sundays (10:30 am - 4:00 pm), 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, 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)

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.