Swim Instructor

About the role

British Swim School – Cudahy is growing and seeks energetic, dependable, and enthusiastic people to join the swim instructor team. The school teaches children essential water survival skills, builds confidence, celebrates accomplishments, and emphasizes fun while promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water. Most students are preschool and elementary‑aged kids, so instructors should enjoy working with this age group and be skilled at making parents feel comfortable.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging, safety-focused swim lessons to children of various ages and abilities
• Help swimmers develop confidence, independence, and essential water survival skills
• Create a fun, encouraging, and positive learning environment
• Build meaningful relationships with swimmers and their families
• Celebrate swimmer progress and accomplishments
• Work alongside a supportive team committed to helping every swimmer succeed
• Continue developing teaching skills through ongoing training and coaching

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy working with children
• Be confident and comfortable in the water
• Bring patience, enthusiasm, and positive energy to work
• Be dependable and able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule
• Communicate well with children, families, and teammates
• Be open to feedback, willing to learn, and excited to grow
• Take pride in helping others succeed

Qualifications

Previous experience in swim instruction, competitive swimming, coaching, childcare, teaching, or lifeguarding is a plus—but not required. No prior swim teaching experience is necessary; paid, hands‑on training is provided.

Skills

• Ability to engage and motivate young learners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability to work with various ages and skill levels
• Commitment to safety and positive reinforcement

Benefits

• Paid, hands‑on training
• Flexible part‑time opportunities
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement as the Cudahy location grows
• Fun, welcoming, and supportive team environment
• Chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives
• Potential to work with the Customer Service Team (phone or pool‑side interactions)

Pay

Starting pay: $18.00 per hour on weekdays, $20.00 per hour on weekends. Overall compensation range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time positions with weekday afternoon/evening shifts and weekend shifts. Scheduling flexibility is offered while prioritizing consistent weekly availability to ensure familiar instructors for swimmers.