Posted 23 days ago
Senior Swimming Instructor
@ Back to Basics Swim Academy
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
Back to Basics Swim Academy is hiring a Senior Swimming Instructor on a part-time basis. The role teaches swim lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, mentors new instructors, and covers lessons as a substitute. Candidates need a valid NL and Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED certification and prior swim instruction experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct swimming lessons for students of all ages and levels
- Train, orient and mentor new swim instructors
- Maintain a safe swimming environment and enforce water safety protocols
- Track student progress and celebrate milestones
- Act as a substitute instructor as needed
Requirements summary:
- Valid NL and Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
- Previous experience as a swim instructor
- Strong understanding of swimming techniques, strokes and safety protocols
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Professional demeanour and calm handling of challenging situations
- Competitive swimming experience is an asset
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Customer service |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NL, Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C, AED |
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Back to Basics Swim Academy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Senior Swim Instructors ensure the delivery of high-quality swim instruction, prioritize water safety, and support the professional development of the instructional team, ultimately contributing to a safe and enriching swimming experience for all participants.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels, demonstrate proper swimming techniques, strokes, and safety practices. Provide constructive feedback and support to help students improve their swimming abilities.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new swim instructors, guide them through the lesson plans, safety protocols, and teaching methodologies. Serve as a mentor and resource to help new hires integrate smoothly into the team.
- Ensure a safe and secure swimming environment by maintaining constant vigilance and enforcing our water safety protocols.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture among the swim instructor team, encouraging teamwork, mutual support, and a passion for teaching.
- Make a splash of fun by creating a positive and lively atmosphere that encourages laughter, camaraderie, and a love for swimming.
- Keep track of student progress, provide constructive feedback, and celebrate milestones as they master new swimming skills.
- Act as a substitute instructor as needed.
Qualifications:
- Valid NL and Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED
- Previous experience as a competitive swimmer is an asset.
- Previous experience as a swim instructor,
- Strong understanding of swimming techniques, strokes, and safety protocols.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively mentor, coach, and guide new instructors. Leadership abilities to inspire and motivate our teams towards achieving high-quality instruction.
- A professional demeanour with a positive attitude and the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and responsibly.
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