Small Swim School With Term-Based Classes

Parents of children from preschool age up, plus adult learners, paying per term or for a block of weekly lessons.

Term fees per swimmer. Income depends on filling classes against your pool rental and instructor wages.

• Swim instructor certification and a clear lesson progression
• Organizing timetables and registrations
• Managing and training instructors

• Commercial general liability insurance, and the pool owner may ask for proof of cover
• WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire instructors, rules differ by province
• Check the facility's supervision and lifeguard requirements, and what staff ratios apply
• Vulnerable sector checks for staff working with children
• Pool rental is a fixed cost, so unfilled classes cut into your profit
• Pool time is often booked well ahead, so plan your terms early

Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on pool rental, insurance and how many instructors you hire. Pool rental is a fixed cost, so unfilled classes cut into your profit.

Estimates typically put monthly revenue at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on class numbers, fees and how many classes you fill. The idea assumes at least about 12 hours a week.

Check commercial general liability insurance, as the pool owner may ask for proof. Check WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire instructors, the facility's supervision and lifeguard requirements, and vulnerable sector checks for staff working with children.