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Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School

Town of Clifton Park (NY)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide engaging swim instruction to children, focusing on safety and proper techniques. Ideal candidates will have experience as a swimming instructor and required safety certifications. Enjoy a fun work environment with opportunities for advancement and perks like free uniforms and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Flexible hours
Great pay
Valuable work experience
Increased social opportunities
Future references/referrals

Qualifications

  • 2+ years as a swimming instructor required.
  • Experience as a certified lifeguard or youth instructor is necessary.
  • Certificates in Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid are required.

Responsibilities

  • Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
  • Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
  • Evaluates students’ progress and interacts with parents/guardians.

Skills

Interpersonal communication
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Creative thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED
Lifeguard certification
CPR/AED certification
First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • 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. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, 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. Attend 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 required. 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.
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