Job detail
Swim Instructor
British Swim School of Palatine-Lake Zurich
Location
Palatine Township, Illinois
Salary
$17 - $19 / HOUR
Quick overview
The swim instructor will teach gentle, fun, and progressive swim lessons to children starting at three months old, following an established program. This role requires working a flexible schedule, typically including evenings Monday through Friday and weekends, while reporting to the Aquatics Manager or Business Owner.
Requirements summary
Minimum Qualifications
include a high school diploma or equivalent and an enthusiastic personality, along with comfort in and around water. While strong swimming skills are a plus, they can be taught, but candidates must maintain all required certifications throughout employment and complete specific training.
high schoolCommunicationCustomer ServiceReportingPatienceEnthusiasmTeachingCertification MaintenanceSwimming
Job description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Exciting fun opportunity - working with children
- A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, make an impact in the lives of your community.
- We are excited to extend the British Swim School [https://britishswimschool.com/buffalo-grove/] presence in the Palatine area [https://britishswimschool.com/palatine-lake-zurich]
- We are looking for individuals passionate about helping people become safe & happy swimmers!
Job Responsibilities
- Teach swim lessons to children, starting at 3 months old, following an established program that is gentle, fun & progressive
- Work a schedule that typically includes
- Tuesday,
- Wednesday,
- Thursday (3:00 - 7:00pm) and
- Saturday /
- Sunday (9:00am - 1:00pm)
- Report directly to and support the Aquatics Manager and / or Business Owner
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses (employee / student referrals)
- Paid training to teach swim lessons to children and adults
- Free uniforms (logo rash guards)
- Opportunities for advancement (training & development)
- Birthday off and paid!
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community
About Us
- At British Swim School, our mission is “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer." We:
- are are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider.
- are 2 schools in one - a survival school and a learn-to-swim school.
- invest in quality team members to teach our lessons.
- strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion.
- Enthusiastic personality - enjoy working with children
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required.
- Customer service skills: 1 year preferred but not required.
- Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification(s) preferred (but can be obtained during training)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Competitive Salary
- Training
- Flexible Schedule
- Free Uniforms
- Opportunity For Advancement
- Development
- Bonuses
- Birthday Off And Paid
