Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Silver Spring; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Silver Spring is hiring part-time instructors to provide swim lessons and ensure student safety. This role offers growth opportunities, paid training, and a set weekly schedule, perfect for students or those seeking extra hours.

Benefits

Company parties

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Free swim lessons for children & siblings

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children.
• Complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

Benefits:

Company parties

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time instructors (no seasonal positions available) 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 ($18-$20 per hour)

Valuable work experience

Social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Free swim lessons for children & siblings

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

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:

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 skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter

Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons

Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion

Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours

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 - Silver Spring, 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. If you think you can see yourself as part of the GOLDEN Experience, we encourage you to continue and apply!

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