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 43 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

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”.

Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee (franchise owner). Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to British Swim School Corporate.