Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to teach children water safety and swimming techniques. The role involves providing swim instruction, ensuring safety, and maintaining pool areas. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard or youth sports instructor required.
• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and administers first aid as necessary.
• Evaluates students’ progress and interacts with parents.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

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.

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:

Ellis Lifeguard certification preferred, must be willing to obtain lifeguard certification within first 90 days of employment. Ellis CPR, Ellis First Aid, and Ellis AED certifications required or if a valid equivalent is held then these must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Work Environment:

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Webster Swim Club LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Goldfish Swim School Corporate.