Aquatics Manager / Lead Instructor

British Swim School of Darien-Lemont

  • Woodridge, IL
  • $24.00-26.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 12 days ago
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 PositionThe Aquatics Manager plays 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 UsAt 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.

British Swim School of Darien-Lemont