Part-time Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

1 week ago


Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States Goldfish Swim School - Wyckoff Full time

Goldfish Swim School is a dynamic and growing company that values its employees. As a Part-time Swim Instructor and Lifeguard, you will be responsible for teaching swim lessons to students of various ages and skill levels.

About Us

We are committed to providing top-notch swim lessons and making every moment Golden for our students and their families. Our mission is to change lives and make a difference every day by going above and beyond with every detail, meeting and exceeding expectations to create a golden experience.

Job Description

As a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard, your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching 4 swimmers per class, following a well-established curriculum of water safety, swim, and swimplay skills
  • Lifeguarding and supervising lessons as requested or needed
  • Communicating progress and celebrating accomplishments with parents and caregivers at the end of class

You will guide new swimmers through their first days at Goldfish and support them as they progress from mini and junior swimmers to gliders and pros.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

  • A passion for helping others and a fin-tastic personality
  • The ability to work part-time, consistent 4-hour shifts (mostly after school and weekends)
  • Excellent communication skills to work with children, parents, and team members
  • The ability to do quality work and represent Goldfish Swim Schools mission
  • Patience and genuine enthusiasm for working with students of various ages and skill levels
Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A built-in growth track to advance from swim instructor to lifeguard, Golden Teacher, Deck Supervisor, and beyond
  • Consistent, 4-hour shifts, allowing for a predictable schedule
  • Flexibility to pick up or add extra hours as a substitute teacher if desired
  • Recognition and rewards, including gift cards, swag, pizza, staff outings, community involvement events, and company-sponsored events like baseball games and bowling
  • Support from leaders and team members both at work and in life

We offer competitive pay, estimated around $14-$18 per hour, depending on experience and location. Some of our most successful instructors have worked as child care workers, camp counselors, babysitters, elementary education teachers, lifeguards, coaches, fitness instructors, stay-at-home parents, or after-school program staff. If you're looking for a rewarding and fun career, consider joining our team



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