Pellea Inc. d.b.a. Pellea Fitness – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Season(s):
Spring/Summer
Title:
Swimming Instructors (Fitness Teachers)
Summary:
Greetings! I am Paul Williams, the proud founder, owner, and CEO of Pellea Inc., operating under the name Pellea Fitness/fitness.pellea.com. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our dynamic sub-platform, Pellea Fitness/fitness.pellea.com, and we extend an invitation for you to join our exciting new online and offline community and marketplace. Our passion for swimming has led us to create this innovative sub-platform. To make it a success, we are seeking dedicated and skilled individuals such as swimming instructors, to be a part of our team.
If you have a desire to share your expertise in adult swimming lessons and if you possess the ability to empower individuals with varying skill levels to reach their full potential, then we want you on board. We highly value commitment, hard work, and a genuine passion for swimming. Additionally, if you're based in the City of Toronto and eager to build professional relationships, we would love to hear from you!
Position(s):
Number(s): 1+
Type:
Independent Contractor
Status:
Casual
Salary:
Paid
Level:
Entry, Mid, Senior
Compensation:
$40 – $80 per hour
Hours:
4–36 hrs, 36–72 hrs
Time:
5 am – 11 pm
Duration:
Ongoing
Dates:
Start: ASAP
End: TBD
(Excluding Holidays)
Availability:
Monday – Sunday
5 am – 11 am, 11 am – 5 pm, and/or 5 pm – 11 pm
Conditions:
Negotiable
Location:
The City of Toronto, Based in Old Toronto, North York, York, East York, Scarborough, Etobicoke
Qualifications:

• Exceptional swimming instructor.

Insurance:

• All swimming instructors should be insured.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a safety strategy when monitoring clients/customers. Ensure they’re safe in a fun environment during activities.
• Coordinate activities to support our mission. Ensure a safe and legal environment. Promote excellent client/customer service and help cultivate a strong brand image.
• Put in place a quality control strategy. Coordinate with all stakeholders and ensure its effectiveness. Provide superior quality client/customer service with the help of various communication tools.
• Review all client/customer progress progressions with the activities. Liaise with us where required.
• Service clients/customers, track and respond to complaints and inappropriate behaviour. Escalate when necessary.
• Review technique guidelines located in manuals. Adapt methods where appropriate. Ensure they are up to date.
• Produce reports relevant to client/customer progressions. Highlight any issues and outcomes.
• Track effective benchmarks for measuring client/customer progression. Analyze reviews. Report on the effectiveness of quality control policy.
• Give clients/customers feedback and insights on the progress gained from activities.
• Track all industry, company, and facility information and news to anticipate potential issues.

Tools:

• Must have swimming instruction materials for adult swimming lessons.
• Must have a computer, smartphone, tablet, other equipment, and software.
• Should have access to swimming equipment.
• Should have access to video, sound, tripod, editing, and other equipment and software.

Language:

• English

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have formal or informal education in adult swimming lessons.

Facilities:

• Preference is given if you have access to a pool.

Experience:

• At least 1+ years of practical experience teaching adult swimming lessons.
• Proficient in your skills.

Requirements:

• Excellent technical, problem-solving, problem-preventing, and creative-thinking skills and abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand clients’/customers’ needs.
• Ability to focus on and multitask various activities at a time.
• An open-minded individual who can customize activities and create and deliver manual content.
• Positive, enthusiastic, reliable, energetic, punctual, hardworking, and willing to learn.
• Proven organizational skills to plan and work without compromising quality.
• Self-motivated self-starter with the ability to work and deliver results.
• Approachable and professional demeanour that establishes trusting relationships with clients/customers.
• Ability to create your schedule and meet tight deadlines while working with us.
• Takes initiative, identifies areas for improvement, and recommends solutions.

Benefits:

• Provide opportunities for you to have a flexible work schedule.
• Provide opportunities for you to set your pricing, where our platform retains 20%, Stripe claims 5%, leaving you with 75%–65%. However, factor in potential deductions, such as a 10% deduction for points redeemed by users and/or a 10% decrease for applied discounts.
• Provide opportunities to keep your client/customer base as a merchant.
• Provide opportunities to grow your client/customer base as a merchant.

Application:

• All Candidates must complete an application.
• All Candidates must include a cover letter with it.
• All Candidates must attach a resume/CV to it.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application and email the latest version of your resume/CV. We thank you for your time and interest in applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
Follow-Ups:
Please refrain from calling. Qualified candidates will contact you.
Please Note: This is not available for telecommuting.
Pellea Fitness values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Pellea Fitness commits to providing a barrier-free pathway. If you need accommodation because of a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please let us know.
Job Types: Casual, Seasonal, Freelance
Pay: $40.00-$80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week
Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Swimming: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Certified Swim Instructor (required)
• Certified National Lifeguard (required)
• CPR Certification (required)
• Bronze Cross (required)
• First Aid Certification (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person