Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Hoover; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible hours

Paid training

Job summary

A local swim school in Hoover is looking for a Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swim techniques to students. The role involves ensuring safety, evaluating student progress, and maintaining the pool area. Candidates should hold a lifeguard certification and have prior experience in swim instruction. Flexible shifts are available, making it ideal for students or those seeking extra hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor, or camp counselor required.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluates students’ progress and paperwork.

Skills

Swim instruction

Safety enforcement

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lifeguard and CPR/AED certification

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

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.

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Job Details

• Job Title: Swim Instructor
• Reports to: Deck Supervisor
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
• Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
• Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfils other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred.
• Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

Work Environment

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