Swim Instructor

Benefits:

• Year-round opportunity
• Competitive salary
• Bonus based on performance

The Position:
We are looking for fun-loving individuals to join our team as Swim Instructors and receive paid training on the British Swim School method of teaching. This is a year-round position. British Swim School has been teaching swim lessons via our signature method for over 40 years. We are confident we can train any applicant how to teach our curriculum - as long as you enjoy the water, have a passion for child development and helping children make progress and ultimately succeed.
Responsibilities:

• Report directly to and support the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner
• Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment
• Work a schedule that may include evenings (4pm-8pm), weekends (1pm-5pm), 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:

• You have to love working with children
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Upbeat, enthusiastic personality - be ready to enjoy having fun at work!
• 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
• Must be reliable - our children and adults depend on you!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children - teaching experience is a plus
• 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)

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• Satisfaction of teaching a life skill
• Surrounded by a supportive culture
• Feel valued from day one!
• Opportunity to help us build our culture and grow our business
• Develop both personally and professionally
• Work for an owner who has had professional success in both a Fortune 100 corporation and owning two small businesses
• Become more marketable so other companies will want to hire you (but we will treat you so well that you won't want to leave)

Fun Perks:

• Fun atmosphere - The owners celebrate your birthday and achievements and stock your favorite snacks!
• Relaxed work environment - you get to wear a swim suit to work!
• Work / life balance - our shifts are generally four hours long and are typically in the late afternoon / early evening
• Free swimming lessons - the family of a Swim Instructor receives free lessons
• Reimbursement for receiving your Lifeguard Certification

Compensation and Benefits

• Base pay between $17.00 and $19.00 per hour
• Paid training
• Team bonuses
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Birthday off and paid
• Possible future health care, 401(k) or PTO

About Us:
At British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We are a nationwide provider of survival and stroke development swim lessons with an enhanced focus on a gentle, fun and progressive aquatics program. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high childhood 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.