Part Time Swim Instructor - One Weekend Shift Required

goldfish-careers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Employees children swim free!

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is looking for a Swim Instructor in Louisville to teach children using our curriculum while ensuring a safe, fun, and engaging experience for every family.

You will help kids become confident in the water, enforce pool rules, and communicate progress to parents. This role emphasizes flexibility with weekend work and growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with kids welcomed; training provided.
• Background check required.
• Strong communication skills.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach & Inspire: provide high-quality swim instruction based on our curriculum.
• Safety First: enforce pool rules and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate: update parents on progress and celebrate small wins.
• Problem Solve: help students overcome fears and reach milestones.
• Maintain Excellence: keep pool area and equipment clean and ready for class.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Goldfish Swim School – Make a Splash & Build Your Resume!

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour, dependent on age and experience. Employees children swim free!

Perks: Employees children swim free!

Schedule: Flexible Hours (Perfect for students or those seeking work-life balance). All employees are required to work ONE weekend day, either Saturday or Sunday.

Location: 4176 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40207

Why Join Goldfish Swim School?

Working at Goldfish isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to gain leadership experience while making a life-saving impact. Our team culture is high-energy, supportive, and focused on growth.

• Great Pay & Flexible Scheduling: We work with your busy life.
• Valuable Experience: Build a resume that stands out with leadership and communication skills.
• Social Environment: Connect with a fun team and your local community.
• Future Growth: We provide excellent references and internal promotion opportunities.

The Role

As a Swim Instructor, you are the face of the Goldfish curriculum. You’ll help children become confident in the water while ensuring a safe, fun, and "Golden" experience for every family.

Core Responsibilities:

• Teach & Inspire: Provide high-quality swim instruction based on our proven curriculum.
• Safety First: Enforce pool rules, prevent accidents, and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate: Act as a brand ambassador, giving parents regular updates on their child’s progress and "small wins."
• Problem Solve: Use creativity to help students overcome fears and reach their milestones.
• Maintain Excellence: Ensure the pool area and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for class.

What We’re Looking For

We need energetic individuals who love working with kids and want to make a difference.

• Experience: Non required. If you love working with kids, we will train you!
• Background: Previous experience as a lifeguard, youth coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to pass a background check.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Environment

You’ll be working in a tropical, 90-degree pool environment! Expect heat, humidity, and a moderate noise level filled with the sounds of kids learning and cheering.