Swim Instructor (part-time)

Swim Instructor (part-time, year-round)

If you love working with kids in a fun environment and saving lives at the same time, this is the job for you!!

About Us:

A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community to ensure “survival of the littlest”. British Swim School of Reno-Carson is a locally owned and managed business. Become a starting team member to grow with us!

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay starts at $17-25/hour, based on experience and with possible opportunities for promotions/pay increases.
• Paid training
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community.
• Birthday off and paid

The Position:

At British Swim School, we teach fun swim lessons, but that’s not all! We shoot through the water like torpedoes toward our swimmers’ goals! 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 while happily asking, “is that all you’ve got?”
• 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, 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.

This is a year-round position at indoor pools with flexible hours (minimum 8 hours/week up to 30). Part-time to start with the opportunity for full-time and potential growth within the organization.

Your Typical Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner.
• Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, mornings, weekends 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.
• Create a fun, professional and safe environment for all students and parents.
• Assist and guide parents and swimmers on the pool deck as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 16 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Enthusiastic personality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Comfortable leading in a small group setting.
• 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.
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred (but can be obtained during training)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.
• Customer service skills: 1 year preferred
• Swim Instructor or general teaching experience preferred but not required.

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”.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Ability to Commute:

• Reno, NV (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reno, NV: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person