Make a Difference as a Swim Instructor at British Swim School With a Focus on Adaptive Aquatics!
A role with British Swim School is more than just a jobits your chance to grow teach and change lives through water safety and swim instruction. Were on a mission to ensure the survival of the littlest by teaching swimming skills in a fun gentle and effective waytailored to every childs unique needs and abilities.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Pay starting at $16$18 per hour based on experience plus potential bonuses
- Paid Training No adaptive aquatics experience No problem! Well train you in our proven methods
- Birthday OffWith Pay! Because you deserve to celebrate YOU
- Opportunities for Advancement We love to promote from within
- Consistent Part-Time Hours Evenings & weekends (925 hours per week)
- Fun Active Work Environment Youll be in the water making a real impact
- Work at Any of Our 3 Locations Shifts available in Mechanicsburg Camp Hill and Harrisburg
What Youll Do as a Special Needs Swim Instructor
Youll teach a combination of our core swim lessons and adaptive aquatics classes depending on your experience and schedule. Our instructors help students of all ages and abilities learn to swim build confidence and stay safe in and around the water.
Teach swim and water safety lessons to children and adults using our gentle play-based curriculum
Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students with autism sensory sensitivities anxiety or other unique needs
Create a welcoming inclusive environment for all swimmers and families
Support students through positive reinforcement patience and encouragement
Communicate with parents and caregivers about student progress and strategies
Work in the water for the full duration of your shift
Who Were Looking For
If youre patient compassionate and excited about working with a diverse range of students this role is a great fit. Youll teach both typical and adaptive classes and well train you in everything you need to know!
Paraprofessionals & Classroom Aides You support all learners and celebrate small wins
Special Education Teachers & Behavioral Therapists You already tailor instruction to the individual
Camp Inclusion Counselors You create welcoming environments and know how to adapt on the fly
Occupational or PT Students You understand movement communication and development
Babysitters & Caregivers You keep kids safe and engaged even in high-sensory situations
Swim Instructors & Lifeguards with a heart for inclusion Youre already comfortable in the water and want to do more
What You Need to Succeed
A calm joyful and patient personality All kids deserve your steady energy
Comfortable in and around water Well train you in instruction
An understanding of or interest in working with neurodiverse and differently-abled children
Reliability and teamwork We support each other and the mission
High school diploma (or in progress) No degree required
Able to be on your feet in the pool for 4 hours and occasionally assist in lifting children
Bonus points if you have: Experience in special education ABA therapy or relevant certifications (not required)
About Us
British Swim School is a mission-driven organization committed to saving lives through survival-focused swim lessons. Our adaptive aquatics programming helps ensure every child regardless of ability has access to life-saving water skills. As a swim instructor youll help make this a realityone small swimmer at a time.
If youre ready to make waves and change lives apply today and jump into a role that truly matters!
Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; its a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a childs life.
As part of the British Swim School Team you play a role in your local community empowering others and sharing your passion. Its a chance to be part of a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.
While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. Its helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job but its not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach.
We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team even if youre not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In these roles you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the Survival of the Littlest.
Each franchise location is independently owned and operated by a franchisee (franchise owner). Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to British Swim School Corporate.