Swim Instructor

Location

Asheville - 28806

Type

Part Time

Benefits:

Year-round opportunity
Competitive salary
Bonus based on performance

The Position:
We are looking for fun-loving individuals to join our team as Swim Instructors and receive paid training on the British Swim School method of teaching. This is a year-round position. British Swim School has been teaching swim lessons via our signature method for over 43 years. We are confident we can train any applicant how to teach our curriculum - as long as you enjoy the water, have a passion for child development and helping children make progress and ultimately succeed.

Responsibilities:

Report directly to and support the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner
Instruct swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and program standards, maintaining certifications throughout employment
Work a schedule that may include evenings (4pm-8pm), weekends (1pm-5pm), 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

Minimum Qualifications:

You have to love working with children
High school diploma or equivalent
Upbeat, enthusiastic personality - be ready to enjoy having fun at work!
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
Must be reliable - our children and adults depend on you!

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with children - teaching experience is a plus
Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required
Customer service skills: 1 year preferred
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred (but can be obtained during training)

Why Should You Join Our Team?

Satisfaction of teaching a life skill
Surrounded by a supportive culture
Feel valued from day one!
Opportunity to help us build our culture and grow our business
Develop both personally and professionally
Work for an owner who has had professional success in both a Fortune 100 corporation and owning two small businesses
Become more marketable so other companies will want to hire you (but we will treat you so well that you won't want to leave)

Fun Perks:

Fun atmosphere - The owners celebrate your birthday and achievements!
Relaxed work environment - you get to wear a swim suit to work!
Work / life balance - our shifts are generally four hours long and are typically in the late afternoon / early evening
Free swimming lessons - the family of a Swim Instructor receives free lessons
Reimbursement for receiving your Lifeguard Certification

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay between $17.00 and $19.00 per hour
Paid training
Team bonuses
Opportunities for internal advancement
Birthday off and paid
Possible future health care, 401(k) or PTO

About Us:
At British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We are a nationwide provider of survival and stroke development swim lessons with an enhanced focus on a gentle, fun and progressive aquatics program. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high childhood 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”.

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

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.

British Swim School of Asheville

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.”