Full Time Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Goldfish Swim School as a Swim Instructor where you will teach children vital swim skills in a safe and welcoming environment. This position includes providing swim instruction, ensuring safety, and working with kids to develop their confidence in the water. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in childcare or youth sports and hold necessary certifications.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes required paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The safety and welfare of children inspire what we do.

Children are innocent and vulnerable and depend upon adults for their safety and welfare. Our founders disrupted the swim lesson space and reinvented swim lessons. We offer more than a paycheck and job satisfaction; we offer time well spent and personal fulfillment. It isn't just a job; it's a mission. Not only does our program teach children how to swim and be safe around water, it does so in a pleasant, warm, colorful, fun environment. Kids and parents alike love what we do. It's a Golden Experience that teaches kids valuable life skills. Join our team and, in addition to great pay and benefits, enjoy the satisfaction of giving kids the skills and confidence needed to make them capable and independent adults

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

Requirements:

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

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.

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

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

About the company

Your child's potential is in there. Sometimes you just need to add water! Discover the fun and growth that await your child at Goldfish Swim School. Call now!

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