About Us

At Puddles Swim School, we're proud to be Waterloo Region's 1st private swim school facility, built with heart, purpose, and a passion for helping children succeed in and around the water.

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Swim Instructor and inspire confidence and skill in swimmers of all ages! If you’re dependable, bring positive energy, strong teaching skills, and a welcoming smile to the pool deck, we’d love to meet you!

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following qualifications:

- Minimum 3 years of swim instruction experience
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR-C
- Strong understanding of pool safety regulations and procedures
- Confidence teaching swimmers of various ages and skill levels
- Positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Key Responsibilities

- Teach swimming skills and water safety techniques
- Deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual student needs
- Adapt instruction to support swimmer progression and confidence

Safety & Supervision

- Maintain a safe, positive, and enjoyable learning environment
- Enforce pool rules and safety procedures
- Educate swimmers and families on water safety best practices
- Ensure compliance with all facility and regulatory standards

Professional Responsibilities

- Attend all scheduled staff training sessions
- Accurately record hours worked




- Maintain current certifications at all times

Relationships & Community

- Build strong connections with swimmers and families
- Celebrate student achievements and milestones
- Contribute to a supportive team culture and welcoming community environment

Who You Are

- Energetic, upbeat, and naturally positive
- Passionate about swimming and teaching children
- Professional, dependable, and confident
- An excellent communicator who connects well with both kids and parents
- Excited to help grow a school and make a meaningful impact

Why Join Us?

- Make a Difference: Help children gain confidence and life-saving skills
- Grow With Us: Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as we expand
- Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside passionate people who love what they do
- Certification Support: We cover required certification renewal costs
- Team social events
- Awesome staff room
- Free snacks
- Warm-water pool and small class sizes for a better teaching experience

How to Apply Please submit your resume and an optional cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

Puddles Swim School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Perks

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Swim Instructor (Kitchener)
🏢 Puddles Swim School
📍 Kitchener