About This Role
We're looking for experienced, safety-focused swim instructors to teach private lessons in clients' pools across Greater Vancouver, plus group and private lessons at our Burnaby pool.
The Role
- Independent Contractor – Swim Instructor
- Pay (in-home): $35–$50 per teaching hour (experience + area), plus extra-student and travel pay
- Pay (Burnaby): same teaching rate, no travel fee (fixed location)
- Locations: Clients’ residential and condo pools across Greater Vancouver, and our Burnaby pool at 9304 Salish Court
- Students: Kids, teens, and adults
- Schedule: Seasonal or year-round depending on your availability and demand
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of formal swim teaching or coaching
- Confident leading lessons independently with kids, teens, and adults
- Exceptionally organized and reliable – manages own schedule and keeps availability up to date
- Excellent communicator – clear, professional, and very responsive (replies to admin within 24 hours)
- Current certifications (Swim Instructor Award, First Aid & CPR, instructor liability insurance or willing to obtain)
- Reliable transportation for in-home work; public transit is fine for Burnaby
- Some after-school / evening / weekend availability
- Bring your own teaching equipment (fins, kickboards, etc.)
What You’ll Do
- Teach safe, structured 1:1 and small-group lessons in clients’ pools or at our Burnaby pool
- Arrive 5 minutes early, professionally dressed (full swimsuit plus rashguard and/or wetsuit – no bikinis)
- Follow a simple flow: safety check → warm-up → skills → recap
- Respect clients’ homes, pool rules, and privacy (Burnaby has its own etiquette – we’ll brief you at onboarding)
- After each lesson, send a brief progress note to admin (e.g. “Lesson complete – Sophie, improved back float, continue weekly.”)
- Communicate clearly and promptly if there are any issues with scheduling, access, or safety
How It Works
- Apply with your details and certifications.
- If it’s a fit, we onboard you (Instructor Agreement, SOP review, system setup).
- Tell us which locations you’d like to teach: in-home, Burnaby, or both.
- You keep your weekly availability up to date.
- We send student opportunities → you confirm → teach → send notes.