Aquatics Manager / Swim Instructor Part Time • Woodridge Benefits: + Free or Discounted Swim Lessons for Family + Career Growth + Birthday Off (Paid) + Bonus based on performance + Competitive salary A position at British Swim School is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to teach life-saving skills, inspire confidence, and make a lasting difference in your community by ensuring “survival of the littlest.” Compensation and Benefits(dependent on franchise owner) + Competitive pay based on experience, with opportunities for bonuses + Paid training and professional development + Birthday off — and paid! + Possible annual PTO and medical benefits + A chance to make a meaningful impact in your community The Position TheAquatics Managerplays a key role in leading our instructional team and ensuring the British Swim School program is delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, and fun. This role focuses on teaching and training — both in the water and on deck — to build a strong team of skilled instructors and confident swimmers. You will be responsible for mentoring and coaching instructors, ensuring adherence to our curriculum, conducting ongoing skills assessments, and teaching lessons when needed. This role is ideal for an experienced swim instructor or coach who is passionate about aquatic education and developing others. Your Typical Responsibilities + Lead, mentor, and coach the swim instructor team to maintain program excellence and consistency + Conduct initial and ongoing training for instructors to ensure skill growth and adherence to British Swim School teaching methods + Support and supervise classes to maintain safety and quality standards + Teach swimming lessons as needed, including survival and learn-to-swim levels + Oversee certification compliance for instructors (e.g., Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid) + Collaborate with leadership on program improvements and class scheduling to maximize student success + Promote a positive, encouraging, and inclusive environment for students and staff Minimum Qualifications + High School diploma or equivalent + Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills + Organizational skills to manage training schedules, certifications, and lesson quality + Comfortable using Microsoft Office or similar tools Preferred Qualifications + 1+ years of experience in swim instruction, coaching, or aquatic program leadership + Specialist aquatics qualifications are desirable, but not required + Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications (may be obtained during training) About Us At British Swim School, we’re more than just a swim lesson provider — we are a mission-driven team dedicated to water safety. We teach survival skills first, then develop confident, capable swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every person has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer, and we need passionate leaders to help make that happen. Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a child's life. As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s 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. It's helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it's 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 you're 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.