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 weekday evenings and weekend mornings, while reporting to the Aquatics Manager or Business Owner.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an enthusiastic personality and be comfortable in and around water, with a high school diploma or equivalent required. While strong swimming skills are a plus, they can be developed, but maintaining required certifications and completing specific training are mandatory.
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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
