Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a state-of-the-art learn-to-swim facility dedicated to teaching children how to swim safely. As a Lifeguard, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our young patrons while providing a fun and engaging environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with enthusiastic team members who share a passion for making a difference in kids' lives. With a focus on exceptional customer service and a culture that celebrates achievements, you will help create a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE for students and their families. If you have a positive attitude and love working with children, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid on-the-job training

Flexible scheduling

Rewarding work environment

Unique company culture

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard and CPR certifications are mandatory.
• Experience in leadership or teaching roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of patrons by maintaining constant surveillance.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required.
• Communicate facility rules to patrons fairly and consistently.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership experience

Job description

We have just opened a brand new state of the art learn to swim facility in Brooklyn! We are very excited to be building our team with aquatic professionals!

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it“ mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. That is “why” we smile!

Goldfish Swim School Core Values:

• 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, and TRUST.
• We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
• We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!

Our team is growing, and we are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. We provide paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, a rewarding work environment, and a one-of-a-kind culture that will make you smile, too!

Role: Lifeguard

Summary: Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of Swim Gowanus, LLC by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests in the event of an accident or emergency
• Communicates the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Ensures that medical services are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency
• Advance through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
• Provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members

Job Qualifications and Skills:

• Must have current Lifeguard and CPR certifications.
• Ability to work with children
• Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to provide proof of vaccination

If you, or someone you know, desire to work where you can make a difference, explore, apply, and then join us. Swim Gowanus LLC is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water.

For additional information see Goldfish Swim School.