Enthusiastic Team Member non-seasonal Fall & Winter

Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - St. Charles is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to teach water safety and stroke techniques using our curriculum. You will work closely with students to deliver engaging lessons while upholding safety standards.

The role involves evaluating progress, maintaining records, and communicating with parents about their child’s development. A strong emphasis on safety and customer service will help ensure a positive experience for families visiting our facility.

Qualifications

• Must have Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Two or more years of experience as a swimming instructor.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents; performs rescues and first aid when needed.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians about student progress and development.
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Inspects pool areas before and after classes for maintenance or cleanliness issues and reports them.

Skills

Child care

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Two+ years as swimming instructor

Experience as lifeguard / youth coach / childcare provider

Job description

Job Title

Swim Instructor

Reports to

Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

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

Duties and 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 duties as needed.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attend 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 interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must pass background examinations (included with training).

Education and 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

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

Work Environment

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

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.