Swim Instructor

Saving and changing lives, every single day. We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! Working for Goldfish Swim School will allow you to provide children and families with necessary life skills to combat the ever-growing drowning statistics. Whether you are in the pool leading instruction for our swimmers or warmly greeting our members in our tropical lobby, you are making an impact.

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 and lifeguard 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 communication and organizational skills; High energy; Strong work ethic; Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required; Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire (can train through our facility).

Nice to have

Swimming experience preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Company parties; Employee discounts; Flexible schedule; Free uniforms; Training & development; Free food & snacks; Paid on-the-job training; Employee recognition programs; Leadership opportunities; Predictable work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class or life schedules if needed; Free lessons for siblings or children