Swim Instructor

British Swim School•Hamden, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

British Swim School Swim Instructors teach children and adults, beginning at 3 months old, using the British Swim School aquatics program, which is described as gentle, fun, and progressive. Instructors receive training in the program and are assigned a class schedule developed by management. They interact with swimmers and with parents or guardians, helping promote water safety and a lifelong love of swimming. Most students are preschool- and elementary-aged children, so instructors should enjoy working with this age group and be able to help parents feel comfortable. The role is part of a team focused on teaching survival skills and swimming, and on supporting the company’s mission to help people of every age and ability become safe, happy swimmers. The position reports directly to and supports the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner(s). Schedules vary by location and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs. Instructors are in the water for the duration of their shift and work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high. The listed schedule is Hamden on Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, and Saturdays, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, beginning November 2, 2026; or North Haven on Tuesdays, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, and Wednesdays, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, beginning January 5, 2027. Compensation is $18.00 per hour. Benefits and compensation may depend on the franchise owner. Each franchise location is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion.
Enthusiastic personality.
Comfortable in and around the water.
Must maintain certifications throughout employment.
Must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing.
Availability for a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
Ability to work in the water for the duration of the shift and in usually moderate-to-high noise levels.

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, and/or AED certifications preferred, but these may be obtained during training.

Responsibilities

Teach swimming lessons according to British Swim School training and program standards.
Maintain required certifications throughout employment.
Complete required British Swim School Aquatics-specific training and testing.
Follow the class schedule developed by management and interact with swimmers and their parents or guardians.
Support the Aquatics Manager and/or Business Owner(s).