Swim Instructor and Lifeguard - PAID TRAINING

goldfish-careers; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in New Jersey is seeking part-time swim instructors to lead lessons, ensure safety, and support families. Classes are 30 minutes, with a 4-hour shift structure, Sundays 9am-3pm or later, and a built-in growth track from swim instructor to lifeguard and beyond.

The role emphasizes patience, strong communication with parents, and the ability to work with children of all ages. You do not need prior teaching or lifeguard experience, just a passion for helping others and a

Qualifications

• Availability for set groups of lessons on a fixed weekly schedule.
• Ability to arrive 10 minutes before swim lessons start to set up and participate in pre-shift meeting.
• Patient & genuine approach with children and families.
• Ability to communicate with parents and team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare class materials and review lesson themes to set learners up for success.
• Teach 4 swimmers per 30-minute class within a 4-hour shift using a proven curriculum.
• Communicate progress and celebrate accomplishments with parents at class end.
• Lifeguard and supervise lessons as requested or needed.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Childcare interest

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.

We are currently hiring staff members who are consistently available on Sundays from 9am-3pm or later.

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?

• 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 going through a well-established and proven 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 degrees 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
• Other compensation programs: Team members may be eligible for discretionary incentive or recognition programs, such as gift cards, referral incentives, or other location-specific rewards, where offered.

What will be expected of you?

• Availability for set groups of lessons (no half-shifts or mid-shifts available). Our instructors are scheduled based on set lesson times from:
  • 9:00-12:00 and 4:00-8:00 Monday through Friday
  • 8:30-3:30 on Saturday
  • 8:30-3:30 on 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 (Ex. Every Monday from 4:00-8:00)
• You have to be patient & genuine - every swimmer learns at their own pace, in their own way. Your willingness to help each student as an individual and your ability to bring your own personality to the lessons you teach are key to the success of both you and your students.
• 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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Some of our most successful instructors have worked as a:

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

Did you know

that most swim instructors have been student/college athletes, baristas or worked in restaurants, retail, after school programs and customer service before discovering their love of teaching at Goldfish? Team members in the past have worked with Goldfish through High School and College to move into management positions, making memories that last a lifetime!

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.