Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Fitchburg; Lake Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Set weekly schedule

Paid training with lifeguard cert

Free swim lessons for children

Weekday lessons, no late nights

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Lake Ridge in Virginia is seeking part-time swim instructors to lead 30-minute lessons and promote water safety. Paid training with lifeguard certification is provided, and a set weekly schedule helps students or part-time workers balance commitments.

Grow with opportunities for leadership within 3–6 months. Great pay and benefits are offered, along with free swim lessons for children and siblings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification as part of training.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on Goldfish curriculum.
• Educate students on safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluate student progress and complete required paperwork.
• Interact with parents/guardians on student development.
• Use problem solving to address challenges during lessons.
• Maintain pool equipment storage and prep materials for classes.
• Perform light cleaning duties as needed.
• Attend occasional workshops or training outside regular hours.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by employer.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re 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’s 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 ($14-$16 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

Requirements:

• 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

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 life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZTVvr5AgIA&t=33s to see what real instructors are saying about Goldfish Swim School

At Goldfish Swim School - Lake Ridge, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are behind every decision we make, both in water and in life. That includes the commitment to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust. We’re dedicated to building a team who is diverse in background, identity, perspective, culture and experience. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are.