Kids' Swim Instructor — Safe, Fun, Progressive Lessons

Goldfish Swim School; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Timonium, MD seeks a patient, energetic Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water. You’ll teach foundational water safety and swim skills, connect with families, and own each child’s progress with warmth and clarity.

You’ll work with a team to maintain a safe, engaging deck environment, uphold safety rules, evaluate progress, and communicate updates to parents. Evening and weekend availability is required to fit families’ schedules.

Qualifications

• Reliable, upbeat and ready to show energy every 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swim instruction with energy and focus on student growth.
• Enforce safety rules on the pool deck daily.
• Evaluate student progress and complete skill evaluations on time.
• Update parents after lessons with student progress and wins.
• Use problem-solving to help students progress.
• Maintain pool equipment and deck area; assist with light cleaning.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Communication with kids

Job description

Goldfish Swim School in Timonium, MD seeks a patient, energetic Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water. You’ll teach foundational water safety and swim skills, connect with families, and own each child’s progress with warmth and clarity.

You’ll work with a team to maintain a safe, engaging deck environment, uphold safety rules, evaluate progress, and communicate updates to parents. Evening and weekend availability is required to fit families’ schedules.