Enthusiastic Team Member - Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin; Lake Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedules

Social events and rewards

Job summary

A leading swim school in Lake Ridge is looking for an enthusiastic Team Member to serve as a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard. In this part-time role, you'll help children learn to swim while ensuring their safety and providing a fun and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and possess strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and paid training opportunities, making it ideal for students or anyone looking to earn extra hours without late-night shifts.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a fun environment with children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must pass background check as part of training.

Responsibilities

• Teach swimming skills to children in a safe environment.
• Ensure the safety of all participants in and around the pool.
• Provide support and mentorship to fellow team members.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Enthusiastic Team Member - Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Lake Ridge

Enthusiastic Team Members Wanted!

Goldfish Swim School – Lake Ridge, VA

Competitive

Job Type

Part‑time

Full Job Description

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’re a rapidly growing, 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.

• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities

Requirements

• Ability and desire to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Compensation: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour

Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing –even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life‑changing moments!

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

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.

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We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.

Flexible Schedules

Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!

All Are Welcome

At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.

Make Waves…In Your Community

Our team members are literal life‑savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!

Make Waves…In Your Career

Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!

High Fives & Tropical Vibes!

We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!

Going for Gold!

We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.

Grow with Goldfish

There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!

“If I had to describe Goldfish in just one word, it would be life‑changing! The opportunities I've had here and seeing myself and other people grow, is just really awesome!”