Swim Lesson Instructor

Usswimschools; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A swim instruction company in Portland seeks part-time swim instructors. You will teach children water safety and swimming skills while enjoying a vibrant, fun atmosphere. This role requires a love for swimming and working with kids. Flexible shifts and internal advancement opportunities make this a fulfilling position with a strong emphasis on safety and enjoyment.

Qualifications

• Must be a swimmer with an understanding of all four strokes.
• Enjoy working with children and seeing them progress.
• Upbeat personality and enthusiasm required.
• Year-round position with long-term commitment.
• Able to work weekend mornings/afternoons 1-6pm.
• Be able to start weekdays 3-4:45pm.
• Reliable transportation to area locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach students of all ages in line with the aquatics program.
• Ensure a fun learning environment during swim lessons.
• Support children's water-safety skills and progress.

Skills

Swimming knowledge

Child interaction

Upbeat attitude

Weekend availability

Reliable transportation

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Become a part-time swim instructor with British Swim School

and enjoy your job! Your days will be filled with kids splashing, having fun, and plenty of smiles & laughter. Best of all, your teaching will make a real difference in children's lives.

This is a position where you can enjoy a company culture connected to your purpose and values. Swim lessons save lives, and British Swim School is on a mission to make the world a safer place. In addition to this, we offer competitive compensation, PTO, have shifts that fit your schedule, and offer internal advancement.

This is not a “job”. This is a calling for people on a mission!

Interested? Here are the details

Company Mission

Drowning is unfortunately the leading cause of accidental death for children. But since 1981, British Swim School has been on a mission to stop that. We are a nationwide company with over 200 locations teaching more than 20,000 students every week to help save lives!

Requirements for Swim Instructors

As a swim instructor, you will teach students of all ages in accordance with the British Swim School aquatics program. Even if you are not an expert swim instructor, that’s ok! We can train anyone on how to teach the way we teach, but here is what we do need from you.

• You need to be a “swimmer”. Ideally, you have an understanding of all four strokes and an overall appreciation for the water
• You've got to love working with children and seeing them progress
• You need to be upbeat and ready to enjoy having fun at work. Having fun is mandatory!
• This is a year-round position, and we are looking for longer-term employees. This is not a summer job
• Be able to work weekend mornings or afternoons (Saturday or Sunday or both) from 1-6pm
• Be able to start weekdays at 3-45pm
• Reliable transportation to any of our area locations

Compensation and Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Structured, paid training including lifeguard certification
• A position filled with purpose and fun
• A dynamic and rewarding corporate culture that fits your personality
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Flexible schedules - shifts are 3 - 5 hours; easy to schedule around school or other jobs
• We give you up to 2 weeks PTO per year.