Full Time Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Milford; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning swim school where you can make a real difference in children's lives! As a Swim Instructor, you'll provide essential swim instruction and water safety education in a fun and supportive environment. Enjoy flexible hours, valuable work experience, and opportunities for advancement. With a focus on teamwork and community, this position offers a unique chance to grow both personally and professionally while having fun in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. If you love working with kids and have a passion for aquatics, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid training

Leadership roles

Great pay

Social events

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must have lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Experience with children in a coaching or instructional role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Enforce safety rules and provide first aid as needed.
• Evaluate student progress and communicate with parents.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Ability to work with children

Education

Experience as a certified lifeguard

Youth sports instructor/coach

Camp counselor

Childcare provider

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

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.

Benefits:

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

Requirements:

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

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.

Education/Experience:

Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred. Having a love for aquatics and swimming experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Training and Certification will be provided upon hire.

Work Environment:

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

Full time is carrying a yearly schedule of 36+ hours. Additional benefits include: 40 hours PTO in addition to EST, and paid holidays if they fall on a day you would work (NY Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and NYE). All benefits are offered after 90 days of employment.

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.