Swim Instructor

**Full job description**:
**On-site Location**: North Vancouver/Vancouver West

**Working hours**:(depending on your shift)

weekdays (at least 2 hrs per day)

weekends (at least 4 hrs per day)

**Swimming Instructor**

We are looking for Swimming Instructors to join our team at Artquaswim. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a fun, engaging, and safe learning environment for children ages 3-15, from levels Preschool 1 through Swimmer 6. We seek instructors who are well-trained in swimming techniques, passionate about teaching, and enthusiastic about using innovative approaches to connect with and inspire young swimmers. Your responsibilities will include creating lesson plans/report cards, fostering a love for swimming, and helping students build confidence and resilience in the water.

**Who we are**:
Founded in 2023 by a National Champion Artistic Swimmer, Artquaswim is dedicated to empowering young swimmers with a strong foundation in swimming. Our mission is to teach strokes with precision, effectiveness, and ease, laying the groundwork for children to pursue their athletic dreams in areas like diving, water polo, and artistic swimming. We emphasize confidence, dedication, and resilience, creating a dynamic learning environment that includes friendly games and competitions to keep kids engaged and motivated. From guiding beginners to becoming confident swimmers to correcting past habits for effective techniques, Artquaswim is committed to helping every child thrive. As we expand our branches in the Vancouver, we’re looking for passionate individuals who share our values and commitment to excellence.

**Website**: Artquaswim.ca

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Teach proper swim techniques and essential water safety skills to children ages 3-15, from Preschool 1 through Swimmer Level 6.

2. Develop lesson plans for each class that enable children to build skills and meet the requirements of their Swimmer Levels. Communicate your lesson plans with the head coach, incorporate their feedback, and follow any additional instructions to ensure alignment with the overall program.

3. Follow feedback from the Head Coach during lessons to ensure alignment with program standards.

4. Assess students in the water to evaluate their skill level and track their progress throughout the program.

5. Provide constructive feedback to swimmers to support improvement in their techniques and boost their confidence.

6. Ensure a safe and positive learning environment by following pool safety rules and maintaining a clean, organized pool area.

7. Communicate regularly and cooperate with the Artquaswim team and head coach to align on goals and student progress.

8. Use creative drills, games, and engaging activities to inspire a love for swimming and keep students motivated.

9. Write seasonal report cards to communicate each student’s progress to parents or guardians.

10. Be prepared to respond to emergencies, holding current certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid.

**Qualifications**:

- Current Swimming Instructor Certification from a recognized organization (e.g., Red Cross, YMCA, or Lifesaving Society) is required.
- Valid Standard First Aid certificate required
- Valid CPR level C and & AED certificate required
- National Lifeguard (NL pool) Certification required
- Prior experience working with children, particularly in a teaching, is preferred.
- Proficiency in English is required
- Thorough understanding of proper swim techniques, water safety practices, and swimmer level requirements.
- Friendly, patient, and positive attitude, with a passion for teaching and motivating young swimmers.
- Ability to develop structured lesson plans that help children meet the requirements of each Swimmer Level.
- Ability to perform physical tasks in the water, including demonstrations and supporting young swimmers as needed.
- Capacity to adapt lessons to engage students and incorporate fun, innovative activities that make learning enjoyable.
- Must be able to pass a criminal record check as required for working with children.
- Artquaswim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, person with disabilities and member of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, background and perspectives. We strongly believe that world class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion and disabilities but enrich itself through these differences._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (required)
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