Make a Difference as a Swim Instructor at British Swim School – With a Focus on Adaptive Aquatics!
A role with British Swim School is more than just a job—it’s your chance to grow, teach, and change lives through water safety and swim instruction. We’re on a mission to ensure the "survival of the littlest" by teaching swimming skills in a fun, gentle, and effective way—tailored to every child’s unique needs and abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay – starting at $17–$21 per hour, based on experience, plus potential bonuses
- Paid Training – No swim instructor experience? No problem! We’ll train you in our proven methods
- Birthday Off—With Pay! – Because you deserve to celebrate YOU
- Opportunities for Advancement – We love to promote from within
- Consistent, Part-Time Hours – Evenings & weekends (9–25 hours per week)
- Fun, Active Work Environment – You’ll be in the water, making a real impact
- Work at Any of Our 3 Locations – Shifts available in Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, and Harrisburg
What You’ll Do as a Special Needs Swim Instructor
You’ll teach a combination of our core swim lessons and adaptive aquatics classes, depending on your experience and schedule. Our instructors help students of all ages and abilities learn to swim, build confidence, and stay safe in and around the water.
️ Teach swim and water safety lessons to children and adults using our gentle, play-based curriculum
️ Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students with autism, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, or other unique needs
️ Create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all swimmers and families
️ Support students through positive reinforcement, patience, and encouragement
️ Communicate with parents and caregivers about student progress and strategies
️ Work in the water for the full duration of your shift
Who We're Looking For
If you're patient, compassionate, and excited about working with a diverse range of students, this role is a great fit. You’ll teach both typical and adaptive classes, and we’ll train you in everything you need to know!
Paraprofessionals & Classroom Aides – You support all learners and celebrate small wins
Special Education Teachers & Behavioral Therapists – You already tailor instruction to the individual
Camp Inclusion Counselors – You create welcoming environments and know how to adapt on the fly
Occupational or PT Students – You understand movement, communication, and development
Babysitters & Caregivers – You keep kids safe and engaged, even in high-sensory situations
Swim Instructors & Lifeguards with a heart for inclusion – You’re already comfortable in the water and want to do more
️ What You Need to Succeed
️ Experience in adaptive aquatics, special education, ABA principles, therapy, or special education is preferred
A calm, joyful, and patient personality – All kids deserve your steady energy
Comfortable in and around water – We’ll train you in instruction
An understanding of, or interest in, working with neurodiverse and differently-abled people
Reliability and teamwork – We support each other, and the mission
High school diploma (or in progress) – No degree required
Able to be on your feet in the pool for 4 hours and occasionally assist in lifting children
About Us
British Swim School is a mission-driven organization committed to saving lives through survival-focused swim lessons. Our adaptive aquatics programming helps ensure every child, regardless of ability, has access to life-saving water skills. As a swim instructor, you’ll help make this a reality—one small swimmer at a time.
If you’re ready to make waves and change lives, apply today and jump into a role that truly matters!
Working at British Swim School is more than just a job; it’s a chance to create a lasting impact that could change a child's life.
As part of the British Swim School Team, you play a role in your local community, empowering others and sharing your passion. It’s a chance to be part of a fun-loving team of dedicated people who are committed to promoting water safety and a lifelong love of the water.
While we teach swimming to people of all ages and abilities, most of our students are preschool and elementary-aged kids. Our instructors should like working with this age group and be good at making parents feel comfortable. It's helpful if you have experience with children or in a child-focused job, but it's not required if you can show the right attitude. The job comes with specialized training in our advanced and unique British Swim School approach.
We also have exciting opportunities with our Customer Service Team, even if you're not in the pool. These are the people committed to providing the best service in the industry. In these roles, you might talk to parents on the phone or by the pool. Wherever you are, the aim is to make everyone feel like part of the British Swim School Family as we focus on ensuring the “Survival of the Littlest.”