Swim Instructor

We're looking for a patient, energetic, and student-centered Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water. This role is where the magic happens - you'll teach kids foundational water safety and swim skills, build genuine connections with students and their families, and take real ownership of each child's progress. If you love working with kids, communicate naturally with parents, and find energy in watching someone conquer something hard, this role is built for you.

Responsibilities

Deliver swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum with consistency, energy, and a focus on student growth; Enforce safety rules and regulations on the pool deck daily to prevent accidents and maintain a secure environment; Accurately evaluate student progress and complete skill evaluations on time; Connect with parents and guardians after lessons to share student updates, celebrate wins, and address concerns with care; Use creative problem-solving to help students work through challenges and keep progressing; Maintain and properly store all pool equipment, including placing and removing lane lines; Assist with light cleaning duties such as deck mopping, window washing, and trash removal as needed

Requirements

Reliable, upbeat, and ready to show up with energy every shift; Eagerness to obtain a Lifeguard certification and a desire to grow; Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider, or similar; Comfortable and confident in the water; Natural communicator who connects easily with kids and puts parents at ease; Detail-oriented with the ability to track multiple students' progress accurately; Must be available for evening and weekend shifts; Must be available to work one weekend shift consistently every week, either Saturday or Sunday from 8:30am-12pm or 12pm-4pm

Nice to have

Swimming experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Paid Training; Flexible Schedules; All Are Welcome; Make Waves...In Your Community; Make Waves...In Your Career; High Fives & Tropical Vibes; Going for Gold!; Grow with Goldfish