Swim Instructor

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Coastal Waves Swim School Inc. Full time

Are you a water-loving, enthusiastic individual with a passion for teaching? Are you looking for a side-job with flexible hours and good pay? Dive into this exciting opportunity to join our team as an Mobile Swim Instructor for Coastal Waves Swim School

**Position**: Independent Contractor Mobile Swim Instructor

**Location**:Vancouver (mostly Downtown, travel required)

**Type**: Part-time, contractual, flexible hours

**About Us**: We're a dynamic team dedicated to making a splash in the world of swimming education. Our mission? To bring the joy of swimming to every corner of the community, from little guppies to seasoned mermaids and mermen Boasting 5-star reviews and a well-known reputation in the Vancouver-Downtown area, we're the go-to choice for swim instruction in the comfort of our clients’ homes

**Responsibilities**:

- Travel to various Vancouver apartment and backyard pools to conduct mobile swim lessons.
- Provide effective instruction under the Lifesaving Society “Swim for Life” program with a few “Coastal Wave” twists
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials tailored to the needs of each student
- Teach proper swimming techniques, including strokes, breathing, and floating
- Facilitate a fun and safe learning environment for students.
- Build rapport with students and their families, fostering a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime.
- Maintain accurate records of the students’ progress to write detailed progress cards at the end of the swim term.

**Requirements**:

- +2 years experience as a swim instructor
- Lifesaving Society Certified with a passion for teaching all ages and abilities.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to different locations within the designated service area (car not necessary)
- CPR and First Aid certification (optional).
- Obtain Lifesaving Society Liability Insurance (after hired)
- Available weekday afternoons and weekends preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, because building confidence in the water starts with building trust on land.
- Ability to work independently

**Perks**:

- **Flexible schedule**: You decide what days and times you are available to teach and we will hand you the clients
- **Competitive compensation**:Depending on the duration of the lesson, compensation will range between $30-60/hour
- **Ongoing training** and professional development opportunities: Grow your skills and make waves in your career by getting consistent feedback from the experienced owner herself
- **Grow with us**:As our swim school continues to grow, we are able to offer you more and more clients

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $30.00-$60.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- As a mobile swim school, our instructors travel to our clients' pools to teach lessons. Most clients are in walking distance in Downtown Vancouver, but occasionally will be on the other side of downtown. Are you able to travel for work?

Licence/Certification:

- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification? (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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