Swim Instructors / Lifeguards Wanted

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in children's lives through swimming! As a swim instructor, you'll provide engaging lessons while ensuring safety and promoting skill development. This role offers a flexible schedule, making it perfect for students or those with other commitments. With a starting rate of $19 per hour and opportunities for growth, you'll enjoy a rewarding experience both in and out of the pool. Be part of a fun environment where your contributions truly matter and help shape the future of young swimmers!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Staff referral bonuses

Team building events

Discounts on swim lessons for family members

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Previous experience in delivering swimming lessons preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforce safety rules and administer first aid when necessary.
• Evaluate student performance and interact with parents.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Safety Enforcement

Problem-Solving

Creative Thinking

Education

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross or NL

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

Job description

STARTING on $19 per hour

WHY JOIN GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL? Making a meaningful difference in the lives of children is what drives us. Watching our swimmers gain confidence, self-esteem, and life-changing skills makes every day GOLDEN! We look for dynamic individuals who share this passion. If you want to have fun and improve the lives of children in and out of the pool, join our team — you will get back way more than you give!

We are hiring TALENTED, ENERGETIC, ENGAGING CHILDREN'S SWIM INSTRUCTORS FOR OAKVILLE, ON (Please no summer job applicants)

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum while having fun!
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
3. Evaluates students’ performance to ensure ongoing improvement.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the development of students’ swim skills. Acts as an “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
5. Uses problem-solving/creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
6. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
7. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
8. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
9. Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as tidying the pool area, trash removal, etc.
10. Participates in training as required.

Requirements

We require a commitment to work a minimum of two shifts per week.

Education/Experience

• Must be 16 years old on application.
• Current Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross or NL.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED.
• Previous experience delivering high-quality swimming lessons preferred.

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Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate school or other activities.
• Staff referral bonuses.
• Team building events.
• Starting rate $19/hr with pay increase at 12 months of continuous service.
• Discounts on swim lessons for family members.

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity in the pool area. The noise level is usually moderate. We will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring and employment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact the General Manager through the company website, including the job title, your name, and your preferred contact method.