Golden Teacher

Goldfish Swim School; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Golden Teacher in Manalapan Township, NJ to instruct students in water safety and our curriculum. You will mentor new instructors and contribute to a positive member experience.

The role emphasizes safety, classroom instruction, and participation in culture initiatives, with part-time, non-exempt hours and occasional after-hours training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.
• Certified lifeguard experience is preferred.
• Swimming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School Curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Assists with onboarding and mentoring new GSS team members.
• Completes new teacher training feedback documentation.
• Participates in company culture initiatives.
• Provides WOW! customer service to members.
• Uses problem solving to identify and resolve student challenges.
• Reports issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and stores pool equipment properly.
• Reports accidents and incidents; completes documentation.
• Assists in Emergency Action Plan execution when needed.
• Performs light cleaning duties and attends occasional training.

Skills

Safety rules enforcement

Customer service

Mentoring / training

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two+ years as swimming instructor

Job description

Job Title: Golden Teacher

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Part Time Non-Exempt

Summary: Instructs students on water safety and swim instruction utilizing the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Provides direction, training and mentoring to new GSS swim instructors.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School Curriculum.


2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.


3. Assists with new employee onboarding including: providing direction, training and mentoring to new GSS team members.


4. Completes new teacher training feedback documentation.


5. Participates in company culture initiatives.


6. Provides WOW! customer service to members.


7. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.


8. Reports issues to management as appropriate.


9. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment.


10. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required incident documentation.


11. Assists in execution of the Emergency Action Plan when needed.


12. Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, etc.


13. Occasionally required to attend in-service training outside of regular working hours.

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 is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.