Swim Instructor

Part-time Swim Instructor - Are you the type of person who wants to work in a fun and entertaining work environment? Do you have a passion for working with children and a love of water? If so, this job is for you! Working at British Swim School is so much more than just employment, its an opportunity to teach children and adults skills that may save their life. How amazing is that?!

Although we teach swimming to all ages and abilities, the majority of our students are preschool and elementary-aged children. Our instructors need to enjoy working with this young age group while also putting parents at ease. Experience in working with children or in a child-oriented business is preferred, although not necessary if you can demonstrate the desired attitude. The position includes 40 hours of specialist training in our highly developed British Swim School methodology.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills.
• Effectively communicate with customers and employees, bi-lingual is a plus.
• Disciplined to follow schedules and enforce safety procedures as well as follow policies, teaching methods and procedures of British Swim School.
• Able to demonstrate swim strokes appropriately.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Aquatics Supervisor
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and standards
• Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment
• Follows all British Swim School policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 4 consecutive hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate swim instructor skills in accordance with British Swim School standards
• Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics specific training and successfully complete the final in water and written exams
• Must complete Lifeguard, CPR/AED & First Aid training within 90 days of employment
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check