Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide swim instruction, ensure safety, and foster a fun learning environment. The ideal candidate will work with children, possess strong communication skills, and contribute to our mission of creating a positive impact in the community. Join us to swim into a rewarding and passionate career!

Benefits

Flexible hours

Leadership roles

Opportunity for advancement

Paid training

Fun social events

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor, or childcare provider required.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor preferred.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes required paperwork.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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. Due to our rapid growth, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits:

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

Requirements:

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

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 preferred. 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. Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Passion and Impact:

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme, and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just for kids or swimming, but for changing – even saving – lives, by being part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of children in your community. You're part of a team working towards a mission. You're also learning life lessons through mentorship, leadership, and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job — it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities, and life-changing moments!

Core Values and Culture:

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our decisions and actions. We aim to create a GOLDEN Experience by providing WOW! Customer Service, acting with Integrity, Compassion, Trust, and exceeding expectations to achieve Extraordinary Results. We celebrate life’s accomplishments and foster a culture of Celebration.

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned franchise. The franchisee is the employer at each location and sets wages, benefits, and employment terms, which may vary.