Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Training & development

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is hiring Swim Instructors in Town of Orchard Park, New York. The role involves teaching swim lessons to children from 4 months to 12 years in a safe, fun environment. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for working with children. This position offers both part-time and full-time employment opportunities. Enjoy consistent schedules, paid training, and an inclusive work culture focused on career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with and teach children aged 4 months to 12 years.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Reliable transportation to the work location is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons in a 90° pool.
• Promote a positive and safe environment.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.
• Interact with parents about student activities.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

High energy and enthusiasm

Strong work ethic

Reliable transportation

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Indoor coaching and training – no experience required
• Paid on-the-job training
• Weekly pay
• Consistent set schedules
• Part‑time and full‑time employment opportunities
• Career growth opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Positive team culture

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to children aged 4 months to 12 years in a 90° pool.
• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and learning.
• Treat every student fairly and equally, encouraging a supportive environment.
• Arrive on time and fulfill commitments to scheduled shifts.
• Ensure the safety of swim‑lesson students at all times.
• Deliver swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Evaluate student progress and complete required paperwork promptly.
• Interact with parents/guardians about activities and development, acting as a GFSS ambassador.
• Use problem‑solving and creative thinking to resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspect pool areas before and after each class for maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues and report them to management.
• Maintain proper storage of all pool equipment; place and remove lane lines.
• Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal as needed.
• Attend required training, workshops, and in‑service sessions outside normal working hours.
• Assume additional responsibilities as given by a supervisor and cross‑train when required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work with children.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Time‑management skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong work ethic.
• Reliable transportation.