THE BEST IN SWIM LESSONS!

Bear Paddle Swim School is a national leader in the swim lesson industry, setting the standard of excellence for swim lessons for children ages 6 months to 15 years old.

Our swim program educates both parents and students in skills that build confidence, save lives, and promote water safety. We are looking for candidates who are ready to take a leading role in this growing industry and make a positive impact in their community!

EVERYONE NEEDS A BEAR PADDLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY!

The Bear Paddle Swim School franchise was established to address the need for quality swim lessons for children across the country. In addition to providing new communities with premier learn-to-swim facilities, our business model gives people the opportunity to realize their dream of business ownership!

Bear Paddle franchises provide a stable brick and mortar business that goes beyond personal and professional success, it creates a culture of saving lives by teaching children how to swim. Our owners get to run their own business, and at the same time, be a part of a larger cause.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Paddle your way into an opportunity with a swim school franchise that is full of rewards! Bear Paddle provides children the important life-saving skill of swimming, impacts more communities, and gives owners a proven business model!

SWIMMING IN POTENTIAL

Swimming is a necessary life skill for all children and the U.S. population is projected to grow every year by 2 million people until 2040. In addition, the swimming pool industry has grown over the last 5 years to $871 million-dollar in annual revenue and is forecasted to continue this growth until 2021. With the continued growing population year over year, the need for swim lesson facilities for children will continue to be in high demand.

PATH TO SUCCESS

The Bear Paddle swim school franchise path to success is simple, start with high-quality swim lessons, supreme customer service, and build relationships with families for a lifetime connection then, rinse and repeat! Swim lesson facilities are one thing that cannot be outsourced to Amazon. The demand for swim lessons will continue, seize the opportunity with Bear Paddle’s proven business model and be part of a larger cause!

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

With over a decade in the swim industry, our systems are time-tested and our team has the knowledge and experience to support you every step of the way! Our extensive training that concentrates on the entire business operation and ongoing support will provide a sound foundation for your swim school growth.

THE BEAR PADDLE DIFFERENCE

We paddle with a different stroke at Bear Paddle. From our innovative curriculum, efficient operational systems, and custom facilities, we are a stroke ahead!

SWIM LESSONS PARENTS RAVE ABOUT!

Parents can’t stop talking about Bear Paddle swim lessons! Our parents are and have always been our biggest ambassadors, helping us build and maintain our brand in new markets.

Bear Paddle’s quality swim lessons are unmatched in the aquatic industry. Our unique lesson structure and stroke technique progression allows for a beginning swimmer to progress into a proficient technical swimmer, all while having fun!

The pace of our lessons and energy that our teachers bring to each class is second to none. A great 30-minute lesson can mean the difference between a fear of water and a lifetime respect and love for water-related activities.

SUPPORT

You’ll be swimming in support with everything you need to succeed from an established business model. We take a customized approach to guiding you every step of the way as you build your business and make it easy to reach your full potential as you help children reach theirs.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

At all of our Bear Paddle Swim Schools, training and support are imperative to the success of the business. With our experience and dedication, our training team will ensure franchise owners and managers have the training and support to guide them throughout the entire process! Ongoing assistance will provide on-site visits to help with development and growth of your business, as well as consistent remote support.

• Comprehensive three-week pre-opening training program for owners and managers, including classroom and in-store job shadowing
• Complete swim school management training
• Exclusive swim lesson curriculum training
• Software and reporting training
• On-site pre-opening support and training
• Ongoing site visits
• Marketing expertise and assistance with established materials and proven campaigns
• Robust train the trainer programs

Our franchisees represent our brand and impact future sales efforts, either positively or negatively to a significant degree. A Bear Paddle Swim School franchisee with an established, positive reputation in the local community and in the industry is paramount.

• Strong Leadership and Management Skills
• Success with Team Building, Development, and Training
• Effective Sales and Customer Relation Skills
• Passion for Children
• Strong Work Ethic Coupled with Honesty and Integrity
• Involved in the Community and Spreading Water Safety
• Commitment to Act as an Owner-Operator, With Sound Work Ethics