If you are looking for a job where you show up, teach your lane, and go home, this is not it.
But if you are the kind of person who walks into a pool deck and naturally raises the energy, who notices when a new instructor is struggling and steps in without being asked, who genuinely cares whether every child in the water goes home more confident than when they arrived, keep reading.
We are looking for a Head Swim Instructor to lead our programs across our Kanata and Nepean locations. Someone who can teach, lead, inspire, and hold the standard when no one is watching.
THE ROLE
This is a dual role. You will be in the water teaching, and you will be the person your team looks to when things get complicated.
You will move between our Kanata and Nepean locations. Part of your work, scheduling, admin, reporting, can be done remotely. The rest is on deck, in person, with your team and your swimmers.
This position is available full-time or part-time depending on the right candidate. Hours will be discussed during the interview (weekend availability is essential). Starting at $23.00/hour.
Full-time employees who complete the three-month probationary period are enrolled in our group insurance benefits plan.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
On deck teaching
- Deliver private and semi-private and group lessons to children and adults across Kanata and Nepean
- Tailor every lesson to the swimmer in front of you, no two are the same
- Track progress and communicate meaningfully with families after every lesson
- Be the kind of instructor families call and ask for by name
On deck leading
- Supervise, coach, and inspire your team of instructors across both locations
- Observe lessons and give feedback that actually makes people better
- Support the onboarding and training of new team members
- Be part of the hiring process you know a great instructor when you see one
- Hold the standard on deck safety, quality, professionalism, attitude
- Be the first call when something goes sideways
With families
- Connect with parents and build the kind of trust that keeps families with us for years
- Handle concerns and escalations with empathy and confidence
- Make every family feel that their child is exactly where they should be
Remotely
- Scheduling, administrative tasks, and reporting done from wherever works for you
- Keep records and scheduling up to date and accurate
WHO YOU ARE
You have been teaching swimming for at least 3 years and leading people for at least 2 years.
You do not need to be managed. You manage yourself.
Beyond that, the right person for this role:
- Has a natural ability to lead without making it about authority
- Is as patient with a nervous beginner as they are firm with a struggling instructor
- Communicates with warmth and clarity with families, with instructors, with management
- Takes ownership of problems instead of escalating everything upward
- Has reliable personal transportation and is comfortable moving between Kanata and Nepean
- Is organized enough to manage remote admin alongside a busy on-deck schedule
Certifications required:
- Valid National Lifeguard (NL) certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Swim Instructor certification and asset
- Vulnerable Sector Check (required for 18 years and older)
- Eligibility to work in Canada
WHY THE AQUA LIFE SWIM ACADEMY
We are a private swim school with locations across Ontario. We take our work seriously and we take our people seriously.
- $23.00/hour starting rate competitive for the experience we are asking for
- Full-time or part-time we will find the right structure for the right person
- Group benefits after probation for full-time staff
- Flexibility part of this role is remote
- A real leadership role with real impact across multiple locations
- A team that genuinely cares about the work and about each other
- Room to grow we promote from within and invest in our people
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through Indeed and include:
1. Full-time or part-time which are you looking for and why
2. Why this role and why The Aqua Life Swim Academy
3. Your certifications and expiry dates
We review applications on a rolling basis. If you are the right person, we will be in touch quickly.
The Aqua Life Swim Academy is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request.
We look forward to meeting you.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for a full time or part-time role?
- What days are you available to work?
- Are you able to reliably commute within Ottawa, specifically Kanata and Nepean area?
Experience:
- teaching swimming: 3 years (preferred)
- supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- National Lifeguard (required)
- SFA and CPR-C (required)
Work Location: In person
