Swim Instructor

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic swim instructors to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching water safety and swim techniques, ensuring a fun and safe environment for students. With a focus on employee satisfaction, the company offers flexible shifts and paid training, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about swimming and teaching. If you have experience in swim instruction or lifeguarding, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Paid Training

Flexible Shifts

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard or youth sports instructor preferred.
• Two or more years of experience as a swimming instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Evaluates students’ progress and interacts with parents.

Skills

Swim Instruction

Water Safety

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We're not your typical company.

We wear flip flops at work. We give high fives freely. We love our employees and reward them for their hard work. We offer paid training and flexible shifts for part-time positions. Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate. This could be you!

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. Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
5. Uses problem solving/creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
6. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
7. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
8. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
9. Performs deck teacher duties as needed.
10. Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal, etc.
11. Occasionally required to attend in-service training outside of regular working hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider preferred.
• Two or more years of experience as a swimming instructor preferred.
• Swimming experience preferred.

Work Environment

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

Certificates and Licenses

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Shallow water attendant highly recommended.