Water Safety Swim Coach

British Swim School of Hudson Valley; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Paid training

Birthday off and paid

Job summary

A leading swim school in Hudson Valley is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach swim lessons to children and adults using fun and progressive methods. The role includes extensive training and emphasizes providing survival swim techniques. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, comfortable in the water, and have a high school diploma. Opportunities for growth and performance bonuses available.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in and around water; strong swimming skills are a plus.
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to children and adults.
• Follow British Swim Schools curriculum for safe lessons.
• Support the Aquatics Team as required.

Skills

Enthusiastic personality

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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!

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, with opportunities for bonuses
• Paid training
• Significant opportunities for growth & advancement
• Birthday off and paid
• PTO and retirement benefits

The Position

Are you looking for a “job” that brings you real fulfillment, satisfaction, and purpose? What if there was a job that lets you use all your natural talent, unlock all of your true potential to inspire future generations?! Keep reading, as we have an opportunity for you! A Swim Instructor at British Swim School teaches swim lessons to children and adults, starting at 3 months old using our fun, gentle and progressive methods. You will receive extensive training to build your confidence and ability to work with a variety of swimmers and abilities. Having fun and interacting with our swimmers is an important part of the role! A strong focus is placed on providing survival swim techniques living out the British Swim School mission and making a big impact on decreasing drowning.

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Support the Aquatics Team
• Follow British Swim Schools curriculum to ensure safe lessons and environment.
• Work evenings (3pm-7pm), weekends (8am- 1pm), and holidays as required by business needs.
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours.

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 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)

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”.