Seeking Full and Part-time Swim Instructors and Lifeguards for a Fun Summer Opportunity
 
Does being around water and the pool excite you? Do you have experience as a recreational or competitive swimmer? Are you passionate about helping others reach their goals? If so, grab your life raft and read on -- we have a wonderful opportunity for you! Hopeful Swimming is currently seeking reliable, supportive, engaging Swim Instructors and Lifeguards to join our team from June through August in the Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna and Shuswap areas and other BC towns. If you have an outgoing personality that thrives in a fun and engaging environment,  and if you have excellent observational skills where safety is your number one priority, you will love these roles! We have both full and part-time summer positions available, and we offer flexible scheduling! 


About Our Company

Hopeful Swimming has been providing professional private swimming lessons in the comfort of the backyards of our customers since 2017. We also provide lifeguarding for private events in the area. We aim to provide services in the spirit of excellence, and that excellence in services is only possible through the foundation of our talented and highly-valued team. That is where you come in!

About Your Role

As a Swim Instructor, you will drive to the homes of clients and teach fun and safe private high-quality swimming lessons to people of all ages and skill levels. For some, you will assist them with developing basic swim techniques and for others, you will assist them in further enhancing their strokes and swimming skills. A positive and encouraging demeanour is key as you provide feedback to students and adjust lessons as necessary.  Our goal is to help others build a love for swimming while further developing their swimming skills by teaching them how to be safe around water.

As a Lifeguard, your primary goal is to ensure swimmer safety by preventing and responding to emergencies. You will be responsible for enforcing all pool rules. You will also be responsible for reporting any unsafe condition and record keeping of such conditions/incidents. It will be critical to constantly remain alert to the surroundings and provide oversight for the entire area of responsibility.

General Responsibilities:

  • Teach swim techniques and strokes to students of various swimming abilities using a positive and motivational approach

  • Maintain strong time organization to ensure classes start and end on time

  • Assess the progress of students and update teachings accordingly while also updating parents/guardians as needed as to the student’s progress

  • Assist advanced swimmers in enhancing their swimming abilities

  • Oversee students and water environment to prevent accidents and injuries

  • Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing pool safety rules in a fair and consistent manner

Your Benefits:

We deeply value the dedication of our employees and offer different opportunities to show our appreciation.

  • Competitive compensation

  • Flexible work hours to allow for work/life balance. We will work around your schedule!

  • Supportive, encouraging, and fun company culture

  • Room to be creative and take on fun projects

  • A deep sense of knowing you are making a difference!

Your Qualifications: 

  • Driver’s license and reliable transportation

  • Water Safety Instructor certification Or an equivalent certification

  • Standard First Aid certification

  • National Lifeguard certification

  • Lifeguard Liability Insurance via Lifesaving Society

  • Strong swimming techniques

  • A genuine passion for the water and teaching others

  • Excellent and effective communication skills

  • Ability to work well independently

  • Adaptive to a fast-changing environment

  • Ability to work with a diverse population and people of all ages

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Hours: Flexible schedule
Location: Kamloops, Vernon, Kelowna and Shuswap area
Salary: Salary is based on a per lesson rate. $20 for a 30-minute lesson and $35 for a 45-minute lesson. The lifeguard rate is $40 per hour.

If you are an encouraging person with a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply today!  Please send your cover letter and resume to hopefulswimming@gmail.com. We look forward to speaking with you!