Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Job description

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor for Children and Adults

About Us:

British Swim School is a nationally recognized brand offering swimming lessons to all ages in a fun and positive atmosphere. We emphasize water safety to ensure that all swimmers can enjoy the water, with our motto being “Survival of the littlest”. Our structure and techniques for teaching swimming skills have been refined over decades to make sure everyone can learn to swim and be safe in the water.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay ranges between $20-22/hr based on experience and qualifications.
• 5% increase for lifeguard certification We will pay you to attend lifeguard training!
• Minimum 8 hours per week and up to 20 hours per week
• Opportunities for promotion within the organization
• Paid training - as you learn the British Swim School program
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community teaching swim skills and drowning prevention

The Position

At British Swim School, we teach fun swim lessons, but that’s not all! 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.

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, as well as persons with disabilities and special needs, 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.
• The typical schedule will include evenings (230pm-730pm) and Saturdays (830am- 1pm), 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:

• Experience with children and/or adults with special needs - ABA certification is a plus!
• 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 and adults on the autism spectrum
• 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)
• 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”.