Swim Instructor for Private In-Home Lessons in West Vancouver

$35 to $50 per hour. West Vancouver and the North Shore. Flexible schedule.

Imagine teaching one swimmer at a time in a quiet backyard pool instead of shouting over a crowded public lane. That is every lesson with us. Swim Lessons Vancouver is growing, and we are looking for experienced instructors in West Vancouver who want to do their best teaching, without the admin work.

About Us

Swim Lessons Vancouver provides private swim lessons in residential and condo pools across Greater Vancouver. Families come to us for personalized instruction they cannot get at community centres, and they stay. Most clients book packages of 5 to 10 lessons with the same instructor.

The Role

You will teach private and small-group lessons at clients' pools in West Vancouver and nearby areas, working with kids, teens, and adults, from first-time swimmers to advanced technique work. You choose your service area and availability. We send you consistent, committed students close to home.

What you will do

Teach private and small-group lessons at clients' residential and condo pools

Build clear, progressive lesson plans tailored to each swimmer

Give parents and adult learners brief progress updates after lessons

Keep every visit safe, positive, and professional

What we offer

$35 to $50 per teaching hour, based on experience and location

No business admin. We handle marketing, client leads, scheduling, and package sales. You just teach.





Your schedule, your area. Choose where you work and when you are available.

Consistent students. Clients typically book packages of 5 to 10 lessons, so you build real relationships and steady income.

What we are looking for

Current swim instructor certification (Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award or equivalent)

Current Standard First Aid and CPR

Experience teaching swimming to children and adults

Strong water safety skills and confidence teaching all levels

Liability insurance, or willingness to obtain it

Reliable transportation and transparent, friendly communication

Availability after school, evenings, and weekends

Nice to have: National Lifeguard certification, experience with water-anxious swimmers, experience coaching adults on stroke technique

How to apply

Apply in two minutes at swimlessonsvancouver.ca/join-our-instructor-team. We review applications weekly and reply to everyone who is shortlisted.

Job Types: Seasonal, Freelance

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):
- Do you have a reliable means of transportation? i.e. Bike, car, walk within the city.

Experience:
- swim instruction: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (required)
- Liability Insurance? If no, ask me how. (required)
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Award (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Swim Instructor for Private In-Home Lessons (West Vancouver)
🏢 Swim Lessons Vancouver
📍 West Vancouver