- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
Become a part-time swim instructor with British Swim School and enjoy your job! If you are looking for flexible hours (weekdays and/or weekends) and want to work with a great team, please read further.
If you don’t have any swim certifications, you can still apply because we train you as paid learning.
Your days will be filled with kids splashing, having fun, and plenty of smiles & laughter. Best of all, your teaching will make a real difference in children's lives.
About Us:
Working at British Swim School (BSS) is so much more than just a job...it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy that may transform a life. Since opening our doors in 1981, BSS has rapidly grown to be the premier water survival and learn-to-swim school in North America, with 50,000 customers at any given time. Do check out our website. The Position: Job Title: Swim Instructor Reports to: Aquatics Manager Status: Part-time, hourlyLocation: Mississauga/Etobicoke/Toronto West area We have 3 locations: 1. 43 Junction road, Toronto 2. 5077 Dixie road, Mississauga 3. 950 Dixon road, Toronto Swim Instructors at British Swim School (location) teach lessons to children and adults to become safe and happy swimmers, regardless of age or ability. Adherence to British Swim School teaching curriculum ensures that each student in our program learns water survival skills and then progresses to propulsion and stroke development in a fun and gentle environment. Your Typical Responsibilities:
- Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment, following current teaching methods, policies and safety and emergency procedures as detailed in the British Swim School training manual and as directed by the Aquatics Manager
- Work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as required by business needs and as requested by management
- Report to and communicate directly with Aquatics Manager
- Be correctly dressed in British Swim School uniform and prepared poolside at least 15 minutes before the start of your first lesson
- Attend staff meetings and ongoing training/coaching as requested by Aquatics Manager
- Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours
- Enthusiastic personality
- Highschool completion
- Experience working with children
- Experience in water/Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred
- Preference, but not a mandatory requirement for Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid
- You need to be upbeat and ready to enjoy having fun at work
- Flexible schedules - shifts between 3 to 5 hours; easy to schedule around other jobs or studies with highly competitive pay.
- Being welcomed into a warm, fun culture with mission-driven managers who give back to the community and their staff.
- The opportunity for growth (hours, role, seniority) in a business with massive expansion opportunities.
- Structured, paid training (including first aid certification as needed).
- Extra paid birthday time off
- You will receive in-depth online and hands on training that will stay with you the rest of your professional career
- Warm pools and small class sizes
Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a child's life.
As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s a chance to be part of a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.
While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities, most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. It's helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it's not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach.
We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team, even if you're not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In these roles, you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.”
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.
