Goldfish Swim School Team Member

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Leadership roles

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join their team. This role involves teaching students essential water safety and swimming techniques while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working with children. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through training and workshops, while also enjoying a flexible schedule and potential for advancement. If you love being in the water and making a difference in children's lives, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable in a pool and able to work with children.
• Requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and interacts with parents about student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Ability to work with children

Comfortable in a pool

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a certified lifeguard

Two or more years as a swimming instructor

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

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

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
12. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements

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

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. Shallow water attendant highly recommended. These certificates and licenses can also be gained while employed.

Work Environment

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

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Leadership roles
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals