Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School of Reston; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance for full-time team members

Paid training

Flexible hours

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A local swim school is seeking a Swim Instructor to provide swim instruction to students while ensuring their safety. The role offers paid training, with no prior swim experience required, and competitive pay ranging from $15 to $17 per hour. Applicants must be able to work with children and obtain relevant certifications. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
• Experience in childcare or coaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on water safety and swim techniques.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluate students' progress and maintain records.
• Interact with parents/guardians regarding student development.
• Conduct safety inspections of pool areas.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with children

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

SWIM INSTRUCTOR - PAID Training provided! Earn $15 to $17!

Goldfish offers:

• Competitive pay earning up to $15 to $17 per hour
• Paid training with no previous swim experience required
• Comprehensive health insurance for full‑time team members
• Multiple growth opportunities in management
• Robust employee referral incentive program

Other benefits:

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must have or be willing to obtain lifeguard shallow water attendant certification along with CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. (Details on this will be provided during the interview process)

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

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.

Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.

Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.

Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.

Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.

Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.

Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.

Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.

Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.

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

Attend required/mandatory workshops and in‑service training outside of regular working hours.

Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education and Experience

Must be 16 years of age or older. High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare preferred.

Background

• Childcare
• Camp Counselor
• Fitness Instructor
• High School Student
• College Student
• Sports Coaches
• Fast Food Industry
• Retail Industry
• Service Industry

Certificates and Licenses

Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 days of hire. You will be offered course times upon hire. We have trained lifeguard instructors on staff to assist in completing this certification.

Work Environment

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

Safety Standards

The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:

• Every shift has an on‑staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas.
• Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment.
• The CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should remove or inactivate the virus.
• Our state‑of‑the‑art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus.
• Industry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most indoor spaces.

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