Indoor Swim Instructor

About the role

Become a part-time swim instructor with British Swim School and enjoy your job year round! 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. This is a position where you can enjoy a company culture connected to your purpose and values. Swim lessons save lives, and British Swim School is on a mission to make the world a safer place.

Company mission

British Swim School is dedicated to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer in the water. Drowning is unfortunately the leading cause of accidental death for children. But since 1981, British Swim School has been on a mission to stop that. We are a nationwide company with over 200 locations teaching more than 20,000 students every week to help save lives!

Requirements

• You need to be a "swimmer". Ideally, you have an understanding of all four strokes and an overall appreciation for the water.
• You've got to love working with children and seeing them progress.
• You need to be upbeat and ready to enjoy having fun at work. Having fun is mandatory!
• This is a year-round indoor position, and we are looking for longer-term employees. This is not a summer job.
• Weekend shifts available from 9:00am–4:00pm and weekday shifts available from 3:30pm–8:00pm.
• You need to be able to reliably commute to one of our pools in Arlington Heights, Naperville, Carol Stream, South Elgin or Oswego.
• High school or equivalent (Required).

Compensation and rewards

• Pay starts at $15.00–$18.00/hr based on experience and performance. Training is paid at $15.00 per hour.
• Structured, paid training (we pay for your lifeguard certification).
• A position filled with purpose and fun.
• A dynamic and rewarding mission-based corporate culture.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.
• Flexible schedules – shifts are 4–6 hours; easy to schedule around school or other jobs.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee discount.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.

Schedule

Monday to Sunday: Hours vary.

Work location

In person at one of five locations: Naperville, Arlington Heights, Carol Stream, South Elgin, or Oswego.

Additional details

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."