Kids' Swim Coach — Safe, Energetic Lessons

Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale, Eagan, and Lakeville; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale, Eagan, and Lakeville is hiring a friendly Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water and help kids build foundational swim skills and water safety. You’ll connect with families and take ownership of each child’s progress in a warm, student-centered environment.

Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, and comfortable in the water, with a willingness to obtain lifeguard certification.

Qualifications

• Reliable, upbeat, and ready to show up with energy each shift.
• Eagerness to obtain a Lifeguard certification and grow.
• Experience as lifeguard, youth coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider.
• Comfortable and confident in the water; swimming experience preferred.
• Natural communicator who connects with kids and reassures parents.
• Detail-oriented with ability to track multiple students’ progress.
• Available for evening and weekend shifts.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, and chlorine; noise level is moderate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum with energy and focus on student growth.
• Enforce safety rules on the pool deck daily to maintain a secure environment.
• Evaluate student progress and complete skill evaluations on time.
• Connect with parents after lessons to share updates and address concerns.
• Use creative problem-solving to help students progress.
• Maintain and store pool equipment, including placing and removing lane lines.
• Assist with light cleaning duties such as deck mopping and trash removal.

Skills

Reliable energy

Lifeguard cert pursuit

Experience with kids

Water safety knowledge

Parent communication

Detail oriented

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

Goldfish Swim School - Oakdale, Eagan, and Lakeville is hiring a friendly Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water and help kids build foundational swim skills and water safety. You’ll connect with families and take ownership of each child’s progress in a warm, student-centered environment.

Ideal candidates are energetic, reliable, and comfortable in the water, with a willingness to obtain lifeguard certification.