Swim Instructor and Lifeguard - PAID TRAINING

Goldfish Swim School Closter; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A local swim school in Closter is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach lessons and support swimmers in a positive environment. This part-time role offers a structured schedule and opportunities for advancement. A passion for helping others and strong communication skills are essential. No prior experience in teaching or lifeguarding is required, though swimming knowledge is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must know how to swim.
• Passion for helping others is essential.
• No previous teaching or lifeguard experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class materials and review lesson themes.
• Teach swim lessons based on structured curriculum.
• Communicate swimmer progress with parents.
• Supervise lessons as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with children

Patience

Genuine personality

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Our swimmers are not only diving into great lessons, our employees are also diving into great opportunities! At Goldfish Swim School, we care about providing top‑notch swim lessons and making every moment Golden.

We offer part‑time hours, a set weekly schedule and a growth track in place to build your skills and achievements. You can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job.

As employers, we recognize that our team members are the most important people in our building since you are the ones who show our families why they should choose Goldfish Swim School for their children. We’re looking for someone who fits our core values – you don’t have to have experience teaching or as a lifeguard (but you do need to know how to swim). Most importantly, you need to have a passion for helping others and a fin‑tastic personality.

What will you be doing?

Swim Instructors are responsible for ensuring the success of swim lessons by:

• Ensuring you and your team are set up for success at every lesson by preparing your class materials and reviewing your lesson themes
• Teaching 4 swimmers per class by following a well‑established curriculum of water safety, swim and swimplay skills (6 swimmers in our infant, parent‑and‑me style lessons). Each lesson lasts 30 minutes and is followed by the next lesson consecutively for a 4‑hour shift.
• Communicating progress and celebrating accomplishments with parents and caregivers at the end of class
• Lifeguarding and supervising lessons as requested or needed

You’ll guide new swimmers through their first days at Goldfish and be there to support them as they progress from mini and junior swimmers to gliders and pros!

What can we offer you?

• A built‑in growth track that will help you grow from swim instructor to lifeguard, Golden Teacher, Deck Supervisor and beyond
• Consistent, 4‑hour shifts (mostly after school and weekends) so you’ll always know what day and time you’re working
• Flexibility to pick up or add extra hours as a substitute teacher if you want them
• The only thing better than an outdoor lifeguard summer pool job – we’re open all year round and it’s always 90° and sunny
• Recognition and rewards – gift cards, swag or pizza after a long day in the pool, staff outings, community involvement events and company‑sponsored events like baseball games, and bowling
• Support from your leaders and your team both at work and in life, whether that’s inviting you to bring your friends on board or providing open, honest communication in a positive environment

What will be expected of you?

• Availability for set groups of lessons (no half‑shifts or mid‑shifts available). Instructors are scheduled based on set lesson times from 4:00‑8:00 Monday through Friday, 8:30‑3:30 Saturday, 8:30‑3:30 Sunday.
• Employees must be able to arrive 10 minutes before swim lessons start to set up and participate in the pre‑shift meeting.
• Ability to work the same part‑time scheduled days every week (e.g., every Monday from 4:00‑8:00)
• You have to be patient and genuine – every swimmer learns at their own pace and way. Your willingness to help each student as an individual and your personality are key to success.
• You must have communication skills to work not only with children, but with parents and team members as well.
• The ability to do quality work and represent Goldfish Swim School’s mission to change lives and make a difference every day by going above and beyond with every detail, meeting and exceeding expectations to create a golden experience.
• Doing the right things, making the right decisions and treating people with integrity, compassion and trust.

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Previous experience that may help

• Child Care Worker, Camp Counselor, Babysitter or Nanny
• Elementary Education or Teacher Aide
• Lifeguard or swimmer
• Coach or Fitness Instructor
• Stay‑at‑Home Parent
• After School Program Staff

About the Franchise

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.