About This Role
This role involves teaching swimming to people of all ages and abilities, focusing on water safety and skill development within a supportive environment. The British Swim School is looking for an enthusiastic instructor to help students develop their aquatic abilities.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students of all ages and abilities using the British Swim School curriculum, including various swimming techniques, basic strokes, water safety, and advanced skills
- Curate structured and age-appropriate lessons that cater to various learning abilities and skill levels, promoting progression in the water
- Maintain a vigilant watch on all students during lessons, ensuring safety guidelines are followed at all times, and respond quickly to emergencies
- Offer constructive feedback to help students improve their swimming technique and boost their confidence
- Actively seek and give constructive feedback to ensure quality of teaching and understanding
- Teach students about water safety, including proper techniques, breath control, and proper stroke and body mechanics
- Monitor and document the progress of students and provide updates to families
- Create a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable environment where students feel comfortable and motivated to learn
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of swimming equipment and report any issues to management
- Assist with inquiries from students and parents and provide a professional, friendly presence at the facility
Requirements
- Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills
- Effectively communicate with children, customers, and staff at the pool location
- Disciplined; follows schedules, safety procedures, teaching methods, and all procedures of British Swim School
- Open to give and receive feedback to ensure integrity of instruction, build professional relationships, and collaborate while in and out of the water
- Ability to demonstrate and teach swim strokes appropriately and as trained
Nice to have:
Benefits
- Paid world-class training including lifeguard certification
- A role filled with purpose and helping others in a fun environment
- A dynamic and rewarding corporate culture
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Birthdays off paid
- Flexible work schedules and hours
About the Company
Since 1981, British Swim School has been offering swimming lessons for babies, children, and adults, focusing first on critical water survival skills, then progressing to stroke development and more advanced skills. It teaches over 27,000 swimming lessons per week using its signature fun and gentle methods. The British Swim School team is a nationwide franchise system of independent business owners dedicated to its mantra of 'Survival of the Littlest' for their local families.