Dual Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Position

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical companyWe change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.** Training is paid at $12.00 per hour. Once the instructor/Lifeguard successfully completes training, pay will start at $15.00 per hour. --Swim Instructor training a minimum 2-3 days of in water training (ONE WEEKEND DAY SHIFT) --Lifeguards: TRAINING DECEMBER 20-21 10:30am-7:30p BOTH DAYS Benefits: Leadership roles Flexible hours Great pay Valuable work experience Increased social opportunities Future references/referrals Requirements: Ability to work with children Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills Must pass background examinations (included with training) Job Title: Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard Reports to: Deck Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.Duties and Responsibilities: Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer. Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred. Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended. Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate. Lifeguards: Lifeguards: TRAINING DECEMBER 20-21 10:30am-7:30p BOTH DAYS Primary Responsibilities: Keep swimmers safe with lifeguard supervision  Provide any first aid necessary  Job Qualifications and Skills Ability to work with children Excellent communication and organizational skills High energy Strong work ethic  Must pass background examinations prior to training Safety Standards: The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:  Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment The CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should remove or inactivate the virus Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus Industry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most indoor spaces Compensation: $15.00 per hour