Kids Swim Instructor — Safety, Progress & Fun

Goldfish Swim School; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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, build genuine connections with students and families, and take ownership of each child’s progress.

If you love working with kids, communicate naturally with parents, and are excited to grow (lifeguard certification encouraged), this part-time role offers meaningful hours in the evenings and on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, upbeat, and bring energy to every shift.
• Willingness to obtain Lifeguard certification.
• Experience as a lifeguard, youth coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider.
• Comfortable in the water; swimming experience preferred.
• Strong communication with kids and ease for parents.
• Detail-oriented with progress tracking.
• Available for evenings and weekends.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, and chlorine in pool environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum with energy and a 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 with care.
• Use creative problem-solving to help students progress.
• Maintain and properly store all pool equipment, including lane lines.
• Assist with light cleaning duties such as deck mopping, window washing, and trash removal.

Skills

Reliable

Energetic

Kids communication

Attention to detail

Evenings/weekends ready

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, build genuine connections with students and families, and take ownership of each child’s progress.

If you love working with kids, communicate naturally with parents, and are excited to grow (lifeguard certification encouraged), this part-time role offers meaningful hours in the evenings and on weekends.