Back to job search
MW
Making Waves Swim SchoolVerified Job Source

Swim Instructor - North York Shendy's Swim & Training Centre

Teach swimmers using the Small Steps approach to build water confidence and real swimming skills. Lead safe, high-energy lessons while maintaining professional communication with families.

  • On-site
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Apr 29, 2026
  • 1 position

More jobs you can apply to directly

Similar opportunities posted by employers hiring on Jobs.ca, with no external application form.

Job summary

What You’ll Be Doing Teaching swimmers using our proven Small Steps approach Building water confidence and real swimming skills Leading safe, structured, high-energy lessons Encouraging swimmers and celebrating progress Communicating with families professionally and warmly Creating a fun, positive learning environment Supporting your team and helping the day run smoothly What We Offer Warm pools (approximately 90°F) Small class sizes (up to 3 swimmers per class) Hands-on teaching methods that drive strong progress Flexible scheduling around school or other commitments Growth opportunities across the company A team environment where effort gets noticed What We’re Looking For Positive, confident communicator Reliable and team-oriented Great with children and families Service-oriented with a genuine desire to help others Energetic and engaged on deck Calm under pressure Coachable and eager to improve Able to work 2 or more shifts per week Our team is strongest when it reflects the communities we serve. We welcome different backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences. Diversity makes us better, smarter, and more fun to be around. Qualifications Standard First Aid & CPR-C National Lifeguard or Bronze Cross Making Waves Coach Course (we train you) Don’t have every certification yet? Apply anyway and complete your courses with us: Bronze Medallion → Bronze Cross + SFA → Making Waves Coach Course. Schedule Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts available Minimum availability of 2 days per week required Flexible scheduling opportunities available Benefits Competitive wages Referral bonuses for bringing great people to the team Team socials and events Free on-site parking Supportive team environment Ready to Apply: Submit your resume. We’d love to hear from you. Exceptional people are rare. We’re hoping one of them is reading this.

What you’ll do

Teach swimmers using the Small Steps approach to build water confidence and real swimming skills. Lead safe, high-energy lessons while maintaining professional communication with families.

Requirements

Candidates must have Standard First Aid & CPR-C and either a National Lifeguard or Bronze Cross certification. Must be available to work at least two shifts per week and be energetic and coachable.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages • Referral Bonuses • Team Socials And Events • Free On-site Parking • Supportive Team Environment

Listed skills

  • First AidPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Swim Instruction
  • Water Confidence Building
  • Lesson Planning
  • Child Supervision
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Lifeguarding
  • Energetic
  • Composure
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Teaching
  • Customer Service
  • Confident Communicator
  • Team Oriented
  • Calmness Under Pressure

Job areas

  • Sports & Recreation
  • Education
  • Security & Safety
  • Swim Instructor/Swim Coach
  • Coach
  • Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
  • Coaches and Scouts

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week