Swim Instructor Full Time

Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Rapids is looking for a full-time Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swim techniques. This role involves providing swim instruction, enforcing safety regulations, and evaluating students' progress. Candidates should have the ability to work with children and ideally possess prior leadership experience. We're committed to a safe swimming environment, following all health and safety standards. The position offers a supportive atmosphere aimed at creating a positive experience for both students and families.

Qualifications

• Must pass background examinations prior to training.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Inspects pool areas for maintenance, cleanliness, or damage.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes paperwork timely.
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to provide a golden experience.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Prior related leadership and teaching experience

Problem solver and creative thinking skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Future Opening: Swim Instructor Full Time

Full Time • Grand Rapids

Smile… it’s a small action that makes a big difference! We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer in and around the water, while making their experience golden. We value a growth mindset, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to exceed expectations.

Role: Swim Instructor

Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents; rescues and administers first aid when necessary
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes paperwork timely
• Advances through cross‑training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to provide a golden experience to students, families, and team members

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work with children
• Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
• Problem solver and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• 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 local guidelines.

• Every shift has an on‑staff cleaner to sanitize high‑touch areas in the lobby and pool areas
• The pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment
• Our state‑of‑the‑art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into the building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus

Goldfish Swim School – Grand Rapids is a learn‑to‑swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence‑building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water.

For additional information see http://www.goldfishswimschool.com.

NOTE: The information within this posting is not all‑inclusive and may be subject to change. Goldfish Swim School – Grand Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.