Swim Instructor andor Lifeguard

As a swim instructor, you’ll be in 90 degree water teaching swim lessons to children ages four months to 12 years old. Parents trust you to teach their children this life saving skill with patience, energy, and enthusiasm.

Successful employees at Goldfish:

Love working with children and are committed to providing extraordinary results to every child who comes to our facility

Are team players who are comfortable receiving feedback to become better swim instructors

Are professional, punctual and accountable

If you think you can see yourself as a member of the Goldfish family, then check out the job description below

When you join Goldfish Swim School, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment. You don't have to have a swim background to be a great swim instructor. We provide all training, gear and certifications and are committed to training, educating, and supporting our people with integrity, compassion and trust.

Benefits:

Paid training

Opportunity for promotions

Flexible hours - work as little as one shift per week (4 hours) - we will work around your schedule

No late nights - afternoon shifts end at 7pm

Increased social opportunities

Requirements:

Ability to work with children

Must be 15 years old

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Must be able to be in the water for a minimum of a three hour shift in a warm and humid environment

Duties:

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum

Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents

Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner

Interacts professionally with parents/guardians after each swim lesson on the activities and development of students’ swim skills

Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter

Assists with setting up the pool prior to lessons and cleaning up after lessons including proper storage of all pool equipment and lane lines

Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours

Education/Experience:

No experience necessary. This is a great first job and part time job for teenagers in high school and/or college students.

Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider a plus

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification will be required. For those not certified, Goldfish Swim School provides certifications courses in our facility which all employees are required to complete within 3 months of employment.

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.