Lead Swim Instructor and Deck Manager

British Swim School of Frederick-Upper Montgomery County•Frederick, MD

23h

About The Position

A Swim Instructor at British Swim School teaches swim lessons to children and adults, beginning at 3 months old, using fun, gentle, and progressive methods. The role includes extensive training to develop confidence and the ability to teach swimmers with a variety of abilities. Instructors interact with swimmers and teach survival swim techniques in support of the school's mission to reduce drowning and help people become safe, happy swimmers. The Lead Instructor assists the aquatics manager and business owner(s), follows the British Swim School curriculum, and helps maintain a safe and competent lesson environment. The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability according to business needs, along with maintaining relevant certifications and completing required aquatics-specific training and testing.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent, or currently in the process of completion.
Enthusiastic personality.
Comfortable in and around the water.
Reliable and dependable, with good work ethics.
Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
Must complete all required British Swim School aquatics-specific training and testing.

Nice To Haves

Strong swimming skills; these can be taught and developed.
Experience working with children.
1–2 years of swimming experience preferred but not required.
1 year of customer service experience preferred.
Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, or AED certifications preferred, but they can be obtained during training.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility as Lead Instructor, assisting the aquatics manager and business owner(s).
Follow the British Swim School curriculum to ensure safe and competent lessons and a safe environment.
Teach swim lessons to children and adults, including swimmers starting at 3 months old, using the school's methods.
Teach survival swim techniques in support of the British Swim School mission.
Work evenings (4 p.m.–7 p.m.), weekends (9 a.m.–1 p.m.), and holidays as required by business needs.
Maintain relevant certifications throughout employment.
Complete all required British Swim School aquatics-specific training and testing.