Be a key part of something meaningful and lasting. Help open the newest locally-owned Chicagoland location for the national swim instruction program dedicated to the 'survival of the littlest'.

Being the Aquatics Director at British Swim School is more than a great job. It is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community.

We strive to deliver the best swim instruction in Chicagoland, and the best team member experience as well!

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience.

20 hours per week minimum guaranteed.

100% commission on memberships you add.

Health Benefits.

Paid training, including lifeguard certification renewal.

Birthday off and paid.

Family discounts.

Paid travel to annual aquatics conference.

Fun work that makes a difference!

The Position: The Aquatics Director position with British Swim School is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program and customer service interactions. Priorities include onboarding new students and their families, ensuring the British Swim School program is delivered according to brand and safety standards, swim instructor team management, initial and ongoing training, customer conversations as well as hands-on swim instruction. This position will also require due diligence with tracking required certifications for instructors as well as continuing employee's development in competencies and skills.

Your Responsibilities:

Teach and lead swim instruction. You will receive full paid training in the British Swim School methods.

Interview, hire, onboard, and manage swim instruction employees

Maintain smooth execution of daily aquatics and service operations.

Available to work during evenings (3pm-7pm) and weekends (8am- 1pm) with 20 hours minimum per week.

Maintain certifications throughout employment.

Work in an environment where noise levels are usually moderate to high.

Able to stand in the water for up to 5 consecutive hours.

Receive inbound calls from interested prospective members, and onboard them to membership.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Enjoy working with children and their family.

Enjoy being in the water.

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Drive to make a difference.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in swimming and fitness teaching/management is preferred. A specialist aquatics qualification is desirable, but not required.

Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid Certifications, a plus.

1+ years of customer service and/or management experience.

About Us: At British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat tragically high child drowning statistics, and make water fun for everyone. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer”.

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.