Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Shoreline; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunities

Health Insurance

Paid training

Free lessons for siblings or children

Job summary

A children's swim education center in Shoreline seeks enthusiastic instructors to teach water safety and swimming techniques to kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be willing to work in the water, and possess or obtain necessary certifications. Enjoy a fun work environment with opportunities for leadership, health insurance, and accrued PTO. The position is perfect for individuals wanting to make a difference while having fun in a tropical setting.

Qualifications

• No formal swim experience required, full training provided.
• Must be able to work 1 weekend day and some evenings.
• Ellis Lifeguard Certification required within the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Trains staff on site as required.
• Maintains a fun and safe environment.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Enthusiasm for fun

Education

Must be age 16+

Job description

Overview

Goldfish Swim School is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see goldfishswimschool.com

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Certificates and Licenses: Training available on site. Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children, no formal swim experience required, full training provided
• Must be willing to work in the water for 3-4 hours on some shifts
• Must be able to work 1 weekend day (Saturday or Sunday - 3 hour shift) and some evenings (until 7:30)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• MUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
• Ellis Lifeguard Certification required within the first 90 days of hire. (We provide In-House certification)
• Age 16+

Rewards/Benefits

Full Time:

• 20 Hours or more (up to 40 available)
• Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
• Leadership opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Accrued PTO from the Start
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Paid training provided

Part Time:

• Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
• Accrued PTO from the Start
• Leadership opportunities
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• $18-$20/hr with regular increases and bonuses
• Paid training provided
• Weekly pay day- start this week, get paid next week!
• Free lessons for siblings or children

Our Mission

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. If this mission sounds like something you could get behind, we want to hear from you!!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool and tropical environment! We love our employees and reward hard work with shout out awards, gift cards, Lunch/Dinners and fun social events! We offer paid training and 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.

Our Commitment to Safety

At Goldfish, we are committed to keeping our team members safe while continuing to provide essential swim lessons during a pandemic. We go above and beyond health department requirements for Covid transmission prevention.

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 about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

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.