Swim Instructor and Lifeguard - Part-time

British Swim School; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

British Swim School in Sunrise/Coral Springs is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor to teach children in a fun, safe environment and promote water safety.

You will complete 40 hours of specialist training in our methodology, work a flexible schedule including evenings and at least one weekend day, and help children build confidence in the water.

Experience with children is a plus; CPR/First Aid training within 90 days is required, along with successful background clearance.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, student-focused mindset for children ages preschool to elementary.
• Ability to communicate clearly with parents and staff.
• Willingness to complete required British Swim School training and exams.
• CPR/AED and First Aid training within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct swimming lessons following British Swim School standards.
• Conduct classes in a fun, safe environment and follow safety policies.
• Maintain a flexible schedule including early evenings and at least one weekend day.
• Work in water up to 4 hours at a time with moderate to high noise levels.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Customer service

Bilingual (plus)

Punctual & schedule-oriented

Swim instruction

Job description

Benefits:

• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Part-time Swim Instructor needed in our Sunrise and/or Coral Springs locations. Are you the type of person who wants to work in a fun and entertaining work environment? Do you have a passion for working with children and a love of water? If so, this job is for you!

Although we teach swimming to all ages and abilities, the majority of our students are preschool and elementary-aged children. Our instructors need to enjoy working with this young age group while also putting parents at ease. Experience in working with children or in a child-oriented business is preferred, although not necessary if you can demonstrate the desired attitude. The position includes 40 hours of specialist training in our highly developed British Swim School methodology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills.
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees, bi-lingual is a plus.
• Disciplined to follow schedules and enforce safety procedures as well as follow policies, teaching methods and procedures of British Swim School.
• Able to demonstrate swim strokes appropriately.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and standards
• Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment, following current teaching methods, policies and safety and emergency procedures
• Work a flexible schedule that includes early evenings and at least 1 weekend day
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 4 consecutive hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work Saturday and/or Sunday morning from 9am to 1pm, and a couple of weeknights from 4pm to 8pm.
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics specific training and successfully complete the final in water and written exams
• Must complete CPR/AED & First Aid training within 90 days of employment
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check