Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Minimum Qualifications:

*Prior work experience with children and/or adults with special needs is REQUIRED

Experience as a Behavior Technician or Behavior Therapist with children and/or adults with special needs is highly desirable

High school diploma or equivalent

Enthusiastic personality.

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 (You will be paid during training)

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Behavior Technician or similar certification

Competitive swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required.

Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred (but can be obtained during training)

Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child 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”.

About Us:

British Swim School is a nationally recognized brand offering swimming lessons to all ages in a fun and positive atmosphere. We emphasize water safety to ensure that all swimmers can enjoy the water, with our motto being “Survival of the littlest”. Our structure and techniques for teaching swimming skills have been refined over decades to make sure everyone can learn to swim and be safe in the water.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay ranges between $20-25/hr based on experience and qualifications.

5% increase for lifeguard certification + We will pay for your lifeguard training!

Minimum 8 hours per week and up to 20 hours per week

Opportunities for promotion within the organization

Paid training - as you learn the British Swim School program

Opportunity to make a difference in your community teaching swim skills and drowning prevention to children and adults with disabilities.

The Position

At British Swim School, we teach fun swim lessons, but that’s not all! We are a team of fun-loving people that are serious about saving lives and having fun while doing it!

Working at British Swim School you will notice that...

We look for bright, energetic people, willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments, and juggle many things at once. In return for your efforts, you’ll have an opportunity to work for a fast-growing, creative, and culture-driven company with a prudent opportunity for growth. You’ll also get to help promote a life-changing learning experience and growing team every day.

Being a swim instructor, you will be provided the training to teach swim lessons to children and adults, as well as persons with disabilities and special needs, starting at 3-months old, following the British Swim School aquatics program that is gentle, fun, and progressive. You will be assigned to a class schedule developed by manager(s) and interact with swimmers, and parents and/or guardians.

Your Typical Responsibilities:

Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner(s).

Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment.

Provide swimming lessons to neurodivergent and neurotypical students

Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings (3pm-8pm), weekends (8am- 3pm), 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.

Generally, work shifts are 4-5 hours long.