Swim Instructor

$22,880 - $27,040/Yr

Goldfish Swim School

Part-time - Entry Level

Onsite

Educational Services

About the position

The Swim Instructor at Goldfish Swim School is responsible for teaching children water safety and swim techniques in a fun and engaging environment. This part-time role offers flexible hours and opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing franchise that values employee contributions and promotes a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques 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.
• Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)
• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider preferred
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach
• Experience as a camp counselor
• Experience as a childcare provider

Benefits

• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule
• Leadership roles
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals