Make a Life-Saving Difference Every Day

At British Swim School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be safe and confident in the water. As a leader in survival swim instruction, we teach infants, children, and individuals of all abilities critical water safety and self-rescue skills that save lives.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face a significantly higher risk of drowning due to wandering tendencies and a natural attraction to water. As an ASD Survival Swim Instructor, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of children and their families—providing confidence, independence, and invaluable peace of mind.

If you're passionate about working with neurodivergent children, thrive on creating meaningful connections, and want a career where every lesson matters, we'd love to meet you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and highly attentive ASD Survival Swim Instructor to provide individualized, one-on-one swim and water safety instruction to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related sensory, communication, or developmental differences.

This role requires creativity, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to meeting each swimmer where they are. Our instructors create a supportive learning environment while teaching essential survival skills that can make a life-saving difference.

What You'll Do

Provide individualized survival swim instruction tailored to each swimmer's unique needs

Teach essential water safety and self-rescue skills, including breath control, floating, rolling, and independent recovery

Adapt teaching strategies to support sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and varying learning styles

Build trusting relationships with swimmers and their families

Collaborate with parents and caregivers to encourage consistency and celebrate progress

Create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment that promotes confidence and success

Track swimmer progress and communicate milestones and recommendations

Maintain the highest standards of safety and professionalism at all times

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental differences

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build rapport with children and families

Patient, dependable, energetic, and positive attitude

Commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

Background in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field

Previous swim instruction, coaching, teaching, therapy, or childcare experience

Experience implementing sensory regulation or behavior support strategies

Familiarity with visual supports, social stories, and alternative or augmentative communication methods

Ability to remain calm, flexible, and solution-focused during challenging situations

Why Join British Swim School?

Make a meaningful impact by teaching life-saving skills

Work one-on-one with swimmers and witness incredible progress

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to water safety and inclusion

Gain specialized experience working with neurodivergent children

Be part of a supportive culture that values compassion, growth, and excellence

Every lesson has the potential to save a life. Join us in helping children gain the confidence and skills they need to be safer in and around the water.

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.