Swim Instructor

Come teach with us!

Do you want to leave a lasting legacy in people's lives with the work you do? Teaching a child to swim lasts a lifetime!

If you have a passion for teaching and swimming, we need to talk. We’re looking for a reliable, nurturing and energetic swim instructor who will be responsible for the swim development and confidence-building of our students.

Our instructors benefit from consistent teaching shifts with flexible hours. When appointed, you will receive advanced training in our methodology and processes.

What you will be doing:

Instruct swimming lessons following The Aqua Life methodology

Evaluate students swimming ability to determine the correct swim level

Maintain the safety, cleanliness, and order in and around the pool

Create a secure, inviting and positive experience for all participants, big or small

Quickly and efficiently respond to client questions, comments, and concerns

What you can expect:

A flexible and consistent schedule that allows you to pick your own hours

Great pay, and opportunity for advancement

Possibility to work as many hours as you would like, starting at as little as 4 hrs/week

Great team environment and support system with continuous training and development

Learn how to make a positive impact on a child’s life

The team at The Aqua Life Swim Academy has over 25 years of experience in developing aquatic skills in children and adults and we are always keen to hear from enthusiastic swimmers who would like to be part of our growing instructor team here in Kingston.

Although we teach swimming to all ages and abilities, the majority of our students are pre-school and elementary-aged children, so you really have to enjoy working with this young age group.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Valid National Lifeguard

Valid SFA and CPR-C

Prior experience teaching swimming (minimum one year)

Previous competitive swimmer preferred

Experience working with children and personal transportation is considered an asset.