Swim Instructor (Adult Swimming Lessons)
Pellea Inc. (Pellea Fitness)
Toronto, Ontario (Serving Downtown Toronto, Midtown Toronto, North York, East York, Scarborough & Etobicoke)
Job Type: Independent Contractor (Casual)
Pay: $20–$60 per hour
Schedule: Flexible (6:00 AM–10:00 PM, Monday–Sunday)
Start Date: Immediate
About Pellea Fitness
Pellea Fitness is a Toronto-based marketplace connecting adult swimmers with experienced swim instructors for private and semi-private swimming lessons across Toronto.
Our mission is simple: help adults become safer, stronger, and more confident in the water while giving instructors the freedom to grow their own business.
We're looking for passionate, reliable Swim Instructors who enjoy teaching adults of all skill levels—from complete beginners overcoming fear to experienced swimmers improving technique.
What You'll Do
As a Swim Instructor, you will:
- Teach private and semi-private adult swimming lessons
- Create personalized lesson plans based on each swimmer's goals
- Provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment
- Teach proper swimming techniques and water safety
- Monitor swimmer progress and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain accurate lesson notes and communicate with clients when needed
- Represent Pellea Fitness professionally and provide exceptional customer service
- Follow all facility policies and safety procedures
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification or Red Cross Swim Instructor Certification
- National Lifeguard (NL) Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR Certification
- Valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain one)
Preferred Experience
- 1+ years teaching swimming lessons
- Experience teaching adults is considered an asset
- Comfortable working with beginners through advanced swimmers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and self-motivated
Requirements
- Must have access to a swimming pool where lessons can be taught
- Must have a smartphone with data
- Must have access to a computer or tablet with internet
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Professional liability insurance is considered an asset
Why Join Pellea Fitness?
Flexible Schedule
- Choose when you work
- Set your own availability
- Teach as little or as much as you'd like
Grow Your Business
- Keep your existing clients
- Gain access to new adult swimmers across Toronto
- Build your personal brand through our platform
Competitive Earnings
- Set your own lesson rates
- Earn between $20 and $60+ per hour depending on experience and pricing
- Transparent platform fees
Make an Impact
Help adults:
- Learn to swim
- Overcome fear of water
- Improve technique
- Train for fitness
- Prepare for triathlons and competitions
- Build lifelong confidence in the water
Certification Funding
Need to renew or obtain your Swim Instructor, National Lifeguard (NL), or First Aid/CPR certification?
You may qualify for financial assistance through the City of Toronto's Welcome Policy.
Work Location
Lessons take place throughout:
- Downtown Toronto
- Midtown Toronto
- North York
- East York
- Scarborough
- Etobicoke
Applicants with access to a condominium pool, apartment pool, private pool, fitness club, or community facility are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply Today
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Relevant certifications
- Portfolio or teaching experience (optional)
- Links to professional social media profiles (optional)
Applications can be submitted through Indeed or emailed to [email protected].
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pellea Fitness celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.
Job Types: Freelance, Seasonal, Casual
Pay: $20.00-$60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- If you have not completed a background check, would you be willing to obtain one?
- If you don’t have insurance yet, are you open to getting it?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Lifeguarding: 1 year (required)
- Swim Instruction: 1 year (required)
- First Aid: 1 year (required)
- CPR: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Lifeguard Certification in Canada (required)
- First Aid Certification in Canada (required)
- Certified Swim Instructor in Canada (required)
- Certified National Lifeguard in Canada (required)
- CPR Certification in Canada (required)
Location:
- Toronto, ON M5B 1G7 (required)
Work Location: In person
