Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay increases

No late nights

Competitive Pay

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A leading swim school in Chesapeake seeks a Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swim techniques. Responsibilities include evaluating students, enforcing safety regulations, and interacting with parents. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and an ability to work with children. A high school diploma is preferred, and swimming experience is a plus. This position offers a fun working environment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must pass background examinations (included with training).
• Experience as a certified lifeguard or youth sports instructor preferred.
• Swimming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes paperwork.
• Interacts with parents on students’ swim skills.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Pay increases
• No late nights
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company! 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 reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

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 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: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred. Swimming experience preferred.

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