Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant swim school where instructors make a real difference in children's lives! As a Swim Instructor, you will provide engaging swim lessons, ensuring safety and skill development in a fun environment. With flexible hours perfect for students and a focus on personal growth, this role offers valuable experience and the chance to advance in a rapidly growing organization. Join a team that values hard work and rewards dedication with unique benefits and a supportive atmosphere. Dive into a fulfilling career where every day is a splash of joy!

Benefits

Paid Training

Flexible Shifts

Leadership Roles

Social Events

Future References/Referrals

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children and a willingness to learn.
• Must be 16 years or older and pass background examinations.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Evaluates students’ progress and interacts with parents.
• Enforces safety rules and maintains pool equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Ability to Work with Children

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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. Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

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. Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Basic Qualifications:

• No prior swim experience necessary, but a willingness to learn and have fun is a must
• Ability to work with children
• 16 years or older

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required. If you are not already certified, it will be provided during training.

Work Environment: Swim instructors spend the majority of their working time in the pool with students. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.