Kids' Swim Instructor — Safe, Progress-Driven Coach

Goldfish Swim School; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a patient, energetic Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water. You will teach kids foundational water safety and swim skills while building connections with families and owning each child’s progress.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, enthusiastic, and comfortable in the water. Evening and weekend availability is required to support our schedules and children’s growth.

Qualifications

• Reliable, upbeat, and ready to show up with energy every shift.
• Eagerness to obtain a Lifeguard certification and a desire to grow.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider, or similar.
• Comfortable and confident in the water - swimming experience strongly preferred.
• A natural communicator who connects easily with kids and puts parents at ease.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to track multiple students’ progress accurately.
• Must be available for evening and weekend shifts.
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat, humidity, and chlorine. Noise level is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum with consistency, energy, and a focus on student growth.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations on the pool deck daily to prevent accidents and maintain a secure environment.
• Accurately evaluate student progress and complete skill evaluations on time.
• Connect with parents and guardians after lessons to share student updates, celebrate wins, and address concerns with care.
• Use creative problem-solving to help students work through challenges and keep progressing.
• Maintain and properly store all pool equipment, including placing and removing lane lines.
• Assist with light cleaning duties such as deck mopping, window washing, and trash removal as needed.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

Child engagement

Safety-focused communication

Parent communication

Job description

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a patient, energetic Swim Instructor to bring our curriculum to life in the water. You will teach kids foundational water safety and swim skills while building connections with families and owning each child’s progress.

Ideal candidates are safety-minded, enthusiastic, and comfortable in the water. Evening and weekend availability is required to support our schedules and children’s growth.