Swim Instructor - Stoney Creek

Goldfish Swim School - Ontario; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading swim instruction franchise in Hamilton is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swimming techniques. The ideal candidate will possess experience in youth instruction and hold crucial certifications, including National Lifeguard and First Aid. The position offers flexible hours and valuable work experience with a supportive team. Join us in making a difference in children's lives while working in a fun environment.

Benefits

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Leadership roles possible

Flexible hours

Great pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 shifts per week, totaling 8 hours weekly.
• Experience as a youth sports instructor/coaching is preferred.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes paperwork.
• Interacts with parents about student development.
• Maintains and inspects pool areas and equipment.
• Performs light cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

National Lifeguard certification

CPR-C certification

Standard First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL - STONEY CREEK needs you! 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 in Stoney Creek! We’re a NEW FACILITY OPENING SEPTEMBER 2025, rapidly growing, and an award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

We 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.

Recruitment will begin in July, and in water training in our Burlington location will start soon after, the position is based in Stoney Creek

Benefits:

• Leadership roles which set to open in September.
• 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

Reports to: Deck Supervisor, Aquatics Manager, General Manager

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
11. Performs Lifeguard duties as needed.
12. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
13. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
14. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements:
We require a commitment to work a minimum of (2) shifts per week - minimum 8 hours per week

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: National Lifeguard, CPR-C and Standard First Aid certification required.

Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.