Job Description

Job Title: Swim Instructor Reports to: Aquatics Manager Status: Part-time, hourly Location: South Westchester, New York Swim Instructor British Swim School of South Westchester, New York
Become a part-time swim instructor with British Swim School and enjoy your job! 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. Swim lessons SAVE LIVES, and British Swim School is on a mission to make our community a safer place. In addition to this, we offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and internal advancement. This is not a “job”. This is a calling for people on a mission! Interested? Below are the details:

Company Mission
“To ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer.”

Duties and Responsibilities
As a swim instructor, you will teach students of all ages in accordance with the British Swim School aquatics program. Even if you are not an expert swim instructor, that’s ok! Don’t worry–we’ll train you! You do not need a competitive swimming background or prior experience teaching swim lessons.

• Teach water-survival and learn-to-swim classes to students of all ages. We start as young as 3 months!
• Ideally, you understand all four swimming strokes and an overall appreciation for the water
• Love working with children and seeing them progress
• Effectively communicate with children, customers and employees
• You need to be upbeat and ready to enjoy having fun at work. Having fun is mandatory
• Greet parents and check in students to their class
• This is a year-round position, and we are looking for longer-term employees. This is not a summer job
• Attend staff meetings and ongoing training/coaching as requested by Aquatics Manager
• Weekday availability in the afternoons and evenings, and mornings on the weekend
• Reliable transportation to any of our locations in South of Westchester area

Qualifications & Experience:

• Enthusiastic personality
• Experience working with children
• Swimming experience: 1-2 years (preferred)
• Customer service skills: 1 year (preferred)
• Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED Certifications (preferred)

Employment Type

• Instructor
• Part-Time

What we offer:

• A fun place to work
• Structured, paid training
• Competitive pay
• A genuine opportunity for growth within our organization
• Year-round employment with flexible hours
• An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
• A paid day off for your birthday

Schedule

• Potential shifts will occur mostly in the afternoons on Weekdays and in the mornings on Weekends
• Shifts are often 4 to 6 hours in length

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.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

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.