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Head Coach - Mississauga
@ Making Waves Swim School
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Making Waves Swim School is hiring a part-time Head Coach in Mississauga, Ontario, to lead the pool deck, support coaches and families, and teach swimmers using its Small Steps approach. The role is on-site with daytime, evening and weekend shifts and a minimum of 2 days per week. It requires First Aid and CPR-C, National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the pool deck and support each shift
- Teach swimmers using the Small Steps approach
- Support coaches with lesson quality and progress
- Communicate professionally with families
- Monitor deck safety and handle emergency procedures
Requirements summary:
- Standard (Intermediate) First Aid and CPR-C
- National Lifeguard certification
- Lifesaving Instructor certification
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Available for at least 2 shifts per week
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard (Intermediate) First Aid, CPR-C, National Lifeguard, Lifesaving Instructor |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Transit support |
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Making Waves Swim School
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Full company description
Making Waves Swim School offers private, one-on-one swim lessons for children and adults in indoor hotel pools throughout New Jersey. Our 35 full-time and part-time swim instructors teach approximately 600 to 1,000-plus students per week in more than 22 facilities. Lessons are held weekdays, weeknights and weekends. Our personalized, one-on-one swimming instruction model helps children and adults learn to swim in less time and at a lower total cost than group instruction. The cost per class may be higher, but students can learn to swim confidently and independently – no swimmies, no life vest, no noodles – in a matter of months instead of years. Year-round lessons are held in indoor pools that are heated to 85 degrees or higher, so weather is never an issue. Group swim lessons are typically held in loud, crowded facilities that can be intimidating and full of distractions. Direct interaction with the instructor is difficult. Making Waves offers private swim lessons in quiet hotel pools where each student can learn at their own pace. The sole responsibility of a Making Waves Swim School instructor is to focus on one student at a time and teach that child how to swim and be safe in and around the water. For more information about swim lessons, go to www.startmakingwaves.com. Making Waves is always looking for full-time and part-time swim instructors who are kid friendly, reliable and professional. We provide comprehensive training through our proprietary Making Waves training program, which focuses on one-on-one swim instruction and prioritizes water safety. This program includes American Red Cross lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications. For more information, email [email protected]. Hotel managers… Are you spending too much time and money on pool management and maintenance? Making Waves offers a number of barter services, as well as monthly cash payments, for the use of hotel pools for swim lessons. Services such as water balancing and testing, scheduled maintenance, and on-demand technical repairs can save you thousands of dollars and free up maintenance teams for more urgent issues. For more information, email [email protected].
- LinkedIn followers
- 12
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9
- Reported office locations
- 320 Pennington Lawrenceville Rd, Pennington , NJ 08691, US
- 500 Promenade Blvd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, US
- Other recorded names
- Making Waves Swim School
- Making Waves Swim School, Inc.
- Specialties
- pool management
- commercial pool repair
- customer service
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- Hospitality
- Quality and Assurance
- and Client relations
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Making Waves Swim School offers private, one-on-one swim lessons for children and adults in indoor hotel pools throughout New Jersey. Our 35 full-time and part-time swim instructors teach approximately 600 to 1,000-plus students per week in more than 22 facilities. Lessons are held weekdays, weeknights and weekends. Our personalized, one-on-one swimming instruction model helps children and adults learn to swim in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Pennington , NJ |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | pool managementcommercial pool repaircustomer serviceCertified Pool Operator (CPO)HospitalityQuality and Assurance and Client relations |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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Role
At Making Waves Swim School, our Head Coaches are the leaders on deck. They keep lessons running smoothly, support coaches in the moment, connect with families, and help create a safe, fun, and high-quality swim experience.
This role is perfect for someone who loves teaching, enjoys helping others grow, and can bring calm, confident energy to a busy pool deck.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the pool deck and helping each shift run smoothly
- Supporting coaches with lesson quality, swimmer progress, and class flow
- Teaching swimmers using our proven Small Steps approach
- Ensuring Making Waves lesson plans and teaching standards are followed
- Providing encouragement, guidance, and feedback to coaches
- Engaging with swimmers and celebrating their progress
- Communicating with families professionally and warmly
- Supporting Day 1, Feedback Day, and Evaluation Day conversations
- Monitoring deck safety, class needs, and swimmer experience
- Helping organize master sheets, skill tracking, notes, and level updates
- Communicating staff, swimmer, or family concerns to the Supervisor or Facility Manager
- Supporting emergency procedures and keeping the pool deck safe, tidy, and ready for lessons
What We Offer
- Warm pools, approximately 90°F
- Small class sizes, up to 3 swimmers per class
- Hands-on teaching methods that drive strong progress
- Leadership experience in a fun, people-focused environment
- Growth opportunities across the company
- A team environment where effort gets noticed
- The chance to support swimmers, families, and coaches every shift
What We’re Looking For
- Positive, confident communicator
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to support a team
- Reliable, organized, and team-oriented
- Great with children, families, and staff
- Service-oriented with a genuine desire to help others
- Energetic, engaged, and visible on deck
- Calm under pressure and able to problem-solve in the moment
- Coachable and eager to keep improving
- Comfortable giving feedback and helping others succeed
- Able to work 2 or more shifts per week
Our team is strongest when it reflects the communities we serve. We welcome different backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences. Diversity makes us better, smarter, and more fun to be around.
Qualifications
- Standard(Intermediate) First Aid & CPR-C
- National Lifeguard
- Lifesaving Instructor certification
- Making Waves Coach Course (we train you) - preferred
- Making Waves Parent & Tot Training - preferred
- Customer Service Representative experience is an asset
Schedule
- Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts available
- Minimum availability of 2 days per week required
- Flexible scheduling opportunities available
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the team
- Team socials and events
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive team environment
Reports to: Facility Manager. Location: On-site (Mississauga, ON)
Vacancy: This posting is part of our ongoing recruitment.
AI: Making Waves uses artificial intelligence to assist with screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants as part of our recruitment process.
Ready to Apply: Submit your resume. We’d love to hear from you.
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