Swim Instructor
- Vaughan, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Strong skills in Swim Instruction and Swim Lessons, with experience teaching children and adults at various skill levels MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description Ilios Swim School Vaughan offers personalized 1-on-1 swim instruction with certified, highly experienced instructors. The school provides on-site lessons at numerous residential pool locations throughout the GTA. Programs run July & August for children aged 2+ and adults at all skill levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers. The team is committed to helping each swimmer build strong skills and become confident in the water.
Role Description The Swim Instructor is a full-time summer position (July & August), on-site role based throughout the GTA. This role involves planning and delivering 1-on-1 swim lessons for children and adults of varying abilities, following Ilios Swim School’s teaching standards and safety protocols. The Swim Instructor will demonstrate proper swimming techniques, monitor participant progress, and adjust instruction to individual needs. Daily responsibilities include ensuring pool deck safety, preparing lesson materials, communicating with families and swimmers about progress, and supporting a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Swim Instruction and Swim Lessons, with experience teaching children and adults at various skill levels MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE TEACHING
- Solid Swimming and Aquatics abilities to demonstrate strokes, water safety, and proper technique.
- Up-to-date lifesaving, CPR, and first aid certifications.
- Ability to maintain a safe, organized pool environment and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Clear, encouraging communication skills and a patient, professional approach to working with diverse learners.
- Availability for full-time work during peak season (July–August) and flexibility for varying lesson times.
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Responsibilities
Plan and deliver individualized swim lessons for children and adults, demonstrate proper techniques, monitor progress, and adapt instruction to each swimmer's needs. Maintain pool safety, prepare lesson materials, communicate progress to families and swimmers, and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Requirements
At least two years of teaching experience is required, along with strong swim instruction and aquatics abilities. Candidates must have current lifesaving, CPR, and first aid certifications, communicate clearly, respond effectively to emergencies, and be available full-time during July and August with flexibility for lesson times.
Skills
- Swim Instruction
- Swim Lesson Planning
- Water Safety
- Aquatics
- Participant Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Instruction
- Pool Deck Safety
- Emergency Response
- First Aid
- CPR
- Lifesaving
- Communication
- Patience
- Inclusive Learning
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Swim Instruction
- Swim Lessons
- Swimming
- Aquatics
- Lifesaving Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Water Safety
- Swimming Strokes
- Teaching Standards
- Safety Protocols
- Lesson Planning
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Instruction
- Pool Deck Safety
- Emergency Response
- Inclusive Learning
- Children
- Adults
- Full-Time Summer Position