Lifeguard / Head Lifeguard - Starting Pay $18/hr

Goldfish Swim School; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking swim school where work is fun and impactful! As a Lifeguard, you'll not only ensure safety but also help children learn to swim, making a significant difference in their lives. With flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive environment, this role offers the chance to grow and advance while enjoying the tropical vibes of a unique workplace. Dive into a fulfilling career where your passion for kids and swimming can shine, and every day is an opportunity to make waves in your community!

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Multiple cash bonus programs

Paid training

Free group swim lessons for family members

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications.
• High energy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for children.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Administer first aid and interact with parents/guardians.
• Use problem solving skills to resolve student challenges.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

High energy

Passion for working with children

Education

Prior experience as lifeguard

Experience with children (child care, camp counselor)

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Lifeguard / Head Lifeguard (Mornings, Evenings, and Weekends)
Paid training, set shifts, no late nights!

Not certified yet? All lifeguard and safety certifications are FREE for Goldfish employees!

Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can make a difference every single day? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and believe in rewarding hard work!

Job Benefits:

• Multiple cash bonus programs
• Paid training (includes all safety certifications)
• Flexible hours & Competitive hourly pay - earn up to $19.00/hour based upon weekly hour commitment
• Valuable work experience and advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate
• Free group swim lessons for family members (after 3 months of employment)
• Advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate - leadership roles available to anyone willing to "dive in"

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
• Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary
• Interacts with parents/guardians as needed to help ensure a safe learning environment
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter

Position Requirements:

• High energy – you believe work should be fun!
• A willingness to learn and grow!
• Excellent communication and organizational skills!
• Passionate about working with children of all ages and ability levels!

Education/Experience:

• Prior experience as lifeguard preferred, but not required - we run certification classes at our facility!
• Prior experience with children preferred: child care, camp counselor, coach, or mentor.

Certifications:

• Willing to obtain/maintain current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire (courses are run at our facility and all training is paid)

Available Shifts:

• Weekday Mornings: 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Weekday Evenings: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
• Weekends: 9am - 3pm

NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer. Goldfish Swim School - Gaithersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing –even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!