Job Description

Working alongside a team of diverse individuals in our growing organization, your role will be to assist in the training and supervision of our Aquatics Staff, while honing your leadership and communication skills.

You will also be expected to deliver superb swimming instruction to students of the British Swim School Aquatics program.

British Swim School was founded in 1981 and is the premium water safety and learn-to-swim program in Canada and the United States. We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our amazing team of swim instructors, who teach life-saving skills in a fun and gentle environment.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a fun, outgoing, enthusiastic individual, who loves working with all ages, including babies as young as three months old.

We offer a year-round program where students attend weekly lessons with little downtime. We are looking for someone who understands this dynamic concept and can adapt to the changing needs of the business.

In order to be successful in this position, you must understand how to engage with parents and students in a busy, growing business. Leadership, communication, initiative and reliability are some of your strongest assets.

We are looking for someone who understands that a business is only as good as its employees! Therefore, we are looking for someone willing to work within a smaller, boutique swim school, but who approaches the job with a big business mindset.

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality swim lessons to individuals of all ages and skill levels Work with the Aquatics Manager/Supervisor to coach and mentor the Aquatics Staff Monitor student progress, prepare progress reports and devise a plan of action for students who are not progressing within the levels Communicate student progress to parents Perform daily pool chemical checks before classes Ensure classes and training adhere to company standards Ensure that all water and safety standards are maintained at the pools Attend appropriate ongoing training locally and at British Swim School Training Sites Prepare and bring insight to the Monthly Aquatics meetings and trainings

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Swim Instructor or Deck Supervisor Works with minimal direction and shows initiative Able to offer insight and bring new ideas to improve the Aquatics Program Enthusiastic, assertive personality with a strong leadership acumen Ability to lead, supervise and train staff within the framework of the Aquatics program Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong reporting skills with the ability to develop pertinent, easy-to-follow lesson plans for Swimming Instructors Disciplined to follow and enforce schedules, company policies and safety procedures

MUST BE A STRONG SWIMMER

who can demonstrate

and

train staff and students on the four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly)

National Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain/renew

Current CPR and First Aid certifications Knowledge of pool chemicals and readings Clear Vulnerable Sector Check Reliable transportation to travel to different locations as needed

MUST BE AVAILABLE AND FLEXIBLE to work mornings, evenings and weekends AND can commit to a fixed weekly schedule that is year-round

If you are an experienced swim instructor looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on people's lives through swimming education, we would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brampton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Describe your swimming experience and ability to demonstate all major swim strokes. This position requires a year-round committment. What is your availability to work year-round?
Licence/Certification:

Lifeguard Certification (required)
Work Location: In person