Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking year-round instructors to teach swim safety and techniques to children. You will deliver lessons based on our curriculum and communicate progress to parents after each 30-minute session.

We provide paid training, a set weekly schedule, and opportunities for leadership within a few months. Expect a dynamic pool environment with growth potential and a supportive team culture.

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 pool environment and assist with in-water rescues if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Educate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Use problem-solving and creative thinking to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment and materials.
• Perform light cleaning duties as needed (e.g., deck mopping, trash removal).
• Attend occasional workshops and in-service training outside regular hours.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by employer.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Strong communication

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR & AED certification

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Looking for a job that fits your schedule?

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round daytime, weeknight and weekend instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months.

No Seasonal/Summer 2026 opportunities available.

Whether you’re looking for consistent daytime hours, a flexible evenings and weekends job or a role where you know you’re working a set schedule each week, Goldfish Swim School offers a schedule that works for you.

Why Goldfish?

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 with shifts designed for people who want steady hours without 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 (starting at $17 per hour)
• Valuable work experience with children & families
• Social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings
• Weekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights)
• Weekend daytime lessons

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Strong communication and organizational skills - A Golden personality
• 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 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 - Wexford, 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.