What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Swim Instructor/Teacher position at British Swim School of South Westchester?
Lead Swim Instructor/Teacher
British Swim School of South Westchester
Are you looking for a job where you can enjoy yourself and make a difference? Do you have experience and/or a passion for being in and around water?! If so, British Swim School would like to meet you!
As our Lead Swim Instructor, your number one purpose is to assist in creating a fun and professional environment, one that will provide our customers and swimmers with a fantastic learning experience! You will work closely with the franchise owner and our swim instructors to help shape our school’s culture and commitment to running a premier swim program. In addition, you will play a big role in helping recruit new customers to the school and building retention to keep them with us!
To start, this will be a part-time position with a strong possibility of moving to a full-time position as we continue to grow and develop.
British Swim School of South Westchester
Are you looking for a job where you can enjoy yourself and make a difference? Do you have experience and/or a passion for being in and around water?! If so, British Swim School would like to meet you!
As our Lead Swim Instructor, your number one purpose is to assist in creating a fun and professional environment, one that will provide our customers and swimmers with a fantastic learning experience! You will work closely with the franchise owner and our swim instructors to help shape our school’s culture and commitment to running a premier swim program. In addition, you will play a big role in helping recruit new customers to the school and building retention to keep them with us!
To start, this will be a part-time position with a strong possibility of moving to a full-time position as we continue to grow and develop.
Working flexible hours, including a regular weekend day and evenings will be necessary along with visiting multiple pool locations within the assigned region.
In-depth training is provided on the British Swim School aquatics curriculum along with additional training to prepare you for your role!
Responsibilities include:
- Reporting to and communicating directly with the Franchise Business Owner
- Provide swim lessons to adults and children according to British Swim School curriculum
- Training, supervising, developing, and retaining a dynamic team of swim instructors
- Using instructor development tools, evaluate swim instructor performance and provide feedback and in-service training on a regular basis
- Assisting Franchise Business Owner with retention, recruitment, hiring and interviews
- Assist with incoming sales calls
- Using BSS Instructor assessments to maintain lesson quality
- Evaluating swim instructor performance and creating performance improvement plans as necessary
- Offering guidance and support when managing difficult class situations
- Ensure pool locations have proper inventory of supplies for lessons
- Ensure that all water and safety standards are maintained at the pools
- Protecting the Brand
- Anticipated expanded responsibilities to coincide with franchise expansion
What are we looking for?
- An individual with a passion and love of the water who wants to give back to their community and be a part of drowning prevention
- Experience and enjoyment working with children
- Experience in teaching preschool children
- Supervisory experience in a similar setting and/or as a veteran
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Lifeguard certification is preferred but if not available or expired, will be provided
If you can provide what is required, please apply. If selected, we will provide you with leadership and training on the best swim program in the business, along with a competitive compensation package. Come and join us at British Swim School, where we’ve been teaching the “Survival of the littlest” since 1981.
Employment Type
Supervisory
Initially Part-Time with anticipated rapid expansion to Full-Time
Compensation & Benefits
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Purpose while SAVING LIVES
Structured, paid training including Lifeguard Certification and CPR
Opportunities for internal advancement
Employee Discount - One free weekly lesson for their child
Variety thru multiple locations in the Westchester area
Schedule
Classes offered on weekdays will occur mostly in the afternoons and evenings, while weekend classes will occur in the mornings.
Why join British Swim School?
- Safe & happy work environment – where else might you get to sing at work?
- Flexible work schedules and hours – making this a great role for students, parents and anyone with a busy lifestyle!
- A rewarding job with competitive pay – all while making a true difference in your community!
Working at British Swim School is so much more than just a job...it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy that may transform a child’s life. If you are looking for a position with a real purpose - this, is it! We're helping save lives every day, and on top of that, you'll be working and having fun with kids for your entire shift! Doesn’t get much better than that! Visit our website at www.britishswimschool.com to learn more.
Salary : $22 - $25
