Swim Instructor- Lifeguard Certified

Company: British Swim School
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Swim Instructor- Lifeguard Certified
Part Time --- Mt Pleasant
Are you the type of person who wants to work in a fun and entertaining work environment? Do you have a passion for working with children and a love of water? If so, this job is for you!
Working at British Swim School is so much more than just employment, it's an opportunity to teach children and adults skills that may save their life.
Although we teach swimming to all ages and abilities, the majority of our students are preschool and elementary-aged children. Our instructors need to enjoy working with this young age group while also putting parents at ease. Experience in working with children or in a child-oriented business is preferred, although not necessary if you can demonstrate the desired attitude. The position includes 40 hours of specialist training in our highly developed British Swim School methodology.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Enthusiastic, assertive personality with strong relationship and customer service skills.
  
  
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  Effectively communicate with customers and employees, bi-lingual is a plus.
  
  
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  Disciplined to follow schedules and enforce safety procedures as well as follow policies, teaching methods and procedures of British Swim School.
  
  
  Roles and Responsibilities
  
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    Reports directly to the Aquatics Director and/or Business Owner(s)
    
    
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    Instructs swimming lessons in accordance with British Swim School training and standards
    
    
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    Conduct classes in a fun and gentle environment, following current teaching methods, policies and safety and emergency procedures as detailed in the British Swim School teacher training manual and as directed by the Aquatics Director.
    
    
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    Follows all British Swim School policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
    
    
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    Work a flexible schedule that may include holidays and weekends as required by business needs and as requested by management.
    
    
    Qualifications
    
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      Once hired, instructors must complete all required British Swim School Aquatics specific training and successfully complete the final in water and written exams
      
      
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      Lifeguard Certification is required.
      
      
      Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
      Working at British Swim School is so much more than just a job...it's an opportunity to leave a legacy that may transform a child's life.
      Since 1981, British Swim School has been offering swimming lessons for babies, children, and adults, focusing first on critical water survival skills needed to survive a water accident, then progressing to stroke development and more advanced skills. Dubbed as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the U.S. and Canada, we teach over 27,000 swimming lessons per week using our signature fun and gentle methods.
      The British Swim School team is a nationwide franchise system of independent business owners who are dedicated to our mantra of 'Survival of the Littlest' for their local families.
      Why join British Swim School?
      
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        Safe & happy work environment - where else might you get to sing at work?
        
        
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        Flexible work schedules and hours - making this a great role for students, parents and anyone with a busy lifestyle!
        
        
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        Rewarding job with competitive pay - all while making a true difference in your community!
        
        
        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.

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