Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Washington Park; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,518 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Set weekly schedule

Free swim lessons for children

Social opportunities

Job summary

A local swim school in Denver is hiring part-time instructors to provide swim instruction and ensure water safety for children. The position offers competitive pay ($19.25-$20 hourly), leadership opportunities, and thorough paid training including lifeguard certification. Ideal for students or those seeking extra hours without late nights.

Qualifications

• Complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training.
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting.
• Lift, stand for extended periods, and demonstrate curriculum skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Educate students on safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluate student progress and complete paperwork.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Goldfish Swim School - Washington Park is hiring year-round, part-time instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. You can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We are now hiring year-round, part-time instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. Yes, you can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career!

Who are we? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that is perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.

Benefits:

• Growth opportunities with frequent & regular pay increases as you grow your skills
• Set weekly schedule - always know when you’re working
• Thorough, paid training with lifeguard certification included
• Great pay ($19.25-$20 per hour)
• Valuable work experience
• Social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings
• Weekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights), no Saturday/Sunday nights

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training and work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary). Noise level is usually moderate

Summary

You will instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress (and celebrate the accomplishments!) with parents and caregivers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
2. Educate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
3. Evaluate students progress, and complete required paperwork in a timely manner
4. Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students swim skills
5. Use problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
6. Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons
7. Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion
8. Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours
9. Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer

Our 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 out of lifes accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value the qualities that make you who you are. We encourage you to apply if you think you would be part of the GOLDEN Experience.