Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Waugh Chapel; United States; On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Employee discounts

Set weekly schedule

Thorough, paid training

Great pay ($16-$18 per hour)

Job summary

A friendly swim school in the United States is seeking part-time instructors to provide swim instruction. You will help children learn water safety and proper swim techniques, will communicate progress with parents, and will enjoy a supportive working environment with opportunities for advancement. This role includes paid training, a set weekly schedule, and benefits like free swim lessons for children. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for working with kids.

Qualifications

• Complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification as part of training.
• Perform job functions in a warm, humid setting.
• Lift and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the curriculum.
• Educate students on safety rules.
• Evaluate students’ progress timely.
• Interact with parents about student progress.
• Identify and resolve challenges for students.
• Maintain proper storage of pool equipment.
• Perform light cleaning duties.
• Attend mandatory workshops.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time instructors 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!

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:

• Company parties
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• 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 ($16‑$18 per hour)
• Valuable work experience
• Social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings
• Weekday lessons end at 8:00 pm (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 work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods, 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!

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!

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.