Water Safety Instructor & Swim Coach
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British Swim School of Hudson Valley
NY
Summary
Teach swim lessons to children and adults using progressive methods to ensure water safety and survival. Support the Aquatics Leader and follow the established curriculum to maintain a safe learning environment.
Job Description
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community to ensure “survival of the littlest”. Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and with possible opportunities for bonuses
- Paid training
- Opportunities for internal advancement
- Birthday off and paid
- 401k
The Position:
Are you looking for a “job” that brings you real fulfillment, satisfaction, and purpose? What if there was a job that lets you use all your natural talent, unlock all of your true potential to inspire future generations?! Keep reading, as we have an opportunity for you!
A Coach 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.
Your Typical Responsibilities:
- Support the Aquatics Leader and/or Business Owner(s)
- Follow British Swim Schools curriculum to ensure safe and competent lessons and environment.
- Work evenings (3pm-7pm), weekends (8am- 5pm), and holidays as required by business needs.
- Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high and stand in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma, equivalent, or in the process of completion.
- Enthusiastic personality.
- Comfortable in and around the water. Strong swimming skills are a plus but can be taught and developed!
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with children.
- Swimming experience: 1-2 years preferred but not required.
- Customer service skills: 1 year preferred.
About Us:
"Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer”.
British Swim School delivers safety-first swim instruction designed to build confident, capable swimmers for life. Our programs focus on essential water acclamation, water survival skills, and progressive stroke development for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from as young as 3 months old through adulthood, including individuals with special abilities.
With a proven curriculum and highly trained instructors, we meet swimmers where they are and support them at every stage of their journey. Our approach emphasizes skill progression, confidence in the water, and outcomes that extend far beyond the pool.
Operating through convenient community locations across North America, British Swim School has spent more than 45 years making high-quality swim education accessible while helping people become safer, stronger, and more confident in and around the water.
Every Age. Every Stage.
Founded
1981
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Consumer Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA
British Swim School delivers safety-first swim instruction designed to build confident, capable swimmers for life. Our programs focus on essential water acclamation, water survival skills, and progressive stroke development for swimmers of all ages and abilities, from as young as 3 months old through adulthood, including individuals with special abilities.
With a proven curriculum and highly trained instructors, we meet swimmers where they are and support them at every stage of their journey. Our approach emphasizes skill progression, confidence in the water, and outcomes that extend far beyond the pool.
Operating through convenient community locations across North America, British Swim School has spent more than 45 years making high-quality swim education accessible while helping people become safer, stronger, and more confident in and around the water.
Every Age. Every Stage.
Founded
1981
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Consumer Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Virginia Beach, VA