Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Cary; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aquatic education is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their mission of teaching children vital swimming skills. This role not only involves providing swim instruction but also includes ensuring the safety and development of young swimmers in a welcoming environment. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on families while enjoying a supportive workplace that values employee growth and recognition. If you're passionate about working with children and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Employee recognition programs

Leadership opportunities

Predictable work schedule

Free lessons for siblings or children

Qualifications

• Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 90 days.
• Experience with children is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction and enforce safety rules.
• Evaluate student progress and interact with parents.
• Maintain pool areas and report any issues.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

High energy

Strong work ethic

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Education

Experience as a certified lifeguard

Experience as a youth sports instructor/coach

Experience as a camp counselor

Experience as a childcare provider

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Saving and changing lives, every single day.

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! Working for Goldfish Swim School will allow you to provide children and families with necessary life skills to combat the ever-growing drowning statistics. Whether you are in the pool leading instruction for our swimmers or warmly greeting our members in our tropical lobby, you are making an impact.

Perks and Benefits:

• Paid on-the-job training
• Employee recognition programs
• Leadership opportunities
• Predictable work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class or life schedules if needed
• Free lessons for siblings or children

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High energy
• Strong work ethic
• Certifications and licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire (can train through our facility).

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs Deck Teacher and lifeguard duties as needed.
11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
12. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience: Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Swimming experience preferred, but not required.

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of employment - training available on site.

Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.