Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

British Swim School•Chicago, IL

4d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Are you looking for work that brings you real fulfillment, satisfaction, and purpose? Do you want to put your time into work that lets you use your natural talents, unlock your true potential, and inspire future generations? A Swim Instructor at British Swim School teaches swim lessons to children and adults, starting at 3 months old using our fun, gentle and progressive methods. You will receive extensive training to build your confidence and ability to work with a variety of swimmers and abilities. Having fun and interacting with our swimmers is an important part of the role! A strong focus is placed on providing survival swim techniques living out the British Swim School mission and making a big impact on decreasing drowning. 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.” 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.

Requirements

Active Lifeguard Certification
Available Mondays and Tuesdays (4pm - 8pm) and able to work other weeknights and Saturdays (8am - noon)
High school diploma or equivalent
Availability to work at both Northside Chicago locations. (See location details below)
Enthusiastic personality
Comfortable in and around the water
Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing
Must maintain existing certifications throughout the length of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children
Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required
Customer service skills: 1 year preferred
Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be taught and developed!

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for two to three sessions weekly (interested in 8-12 hours weekly)
Learn and follow British Swim School's curriculum to ensure safe and competent lessons and environment
Comfort level teaching all student ages, from infant through adult
Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 4 consecutive hours
Be prepared for shifts and support the team through regular engagement with team communications