Enthusiastic Team Member

Goldfish Swim School - Delaware; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and fun workplace where you can make a difference in children's lives! This role at a leading swim school allows you to teach essential water safety and swimming skills while enjoying a supportive environment. With flexible schedules perfect for students, you'll receive paid training and opportunities for advancement. Embrace the joy of working in a unique setting—where the pool is always warm, and the atmosphere is filled with enthusiasm and camaraderie. If you're passionate about teaching and love working with kids, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children and communicate effectively.
• Preferred experience as a swimming instructor or lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Evaluate student progress and interact with parents.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain pool cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Ability to work with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a certified lifeguard

Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach

Swimming instructor experience

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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! 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.

We can train enthusiastic team members to teach swim lessons and more. However, we can't teach people how to be enthusiastic!

Requirements:

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

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 light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
12. Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider also preferred. Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred. Swimming experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended. We can certify internally if you do not have these prerequisites.