Swim Instructor and/or Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Bayshore; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a warm and welcoming team as a Swim Instructor at a leading swim school where no experience is necessary! You'll provide swim lessons to children while being trained and supported in a vibrant environment. Flexible hours and opportunities for promotions make this an ideal part-time job for teens and students.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunity for promotions

Flexible hours

No late nights

Increased social opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years old.
• No prior experience necessary; suitable for high school/college students.
• Certifications required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to children ages 4 months to 12 years.
• Enforce safety rules and evaluate students’ progress.
• Interacts professionally with parents about swim development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Patience

Team player

Education

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Experience with children

Job description

As a swim instructor, you’ll be in 90 degree water teaching swim lessons to children ages four months to 12 years old. Parents trust you to teach their children this life saving skill with patience, energy, and enthusiasm.

Successful employees at Goldfish:

• Love working with children and are committed to providing extraordinary results to every child who comes to our facility
• Are team players who are comfortable receiving feedback to become better swim instructors
• Are professional, punctual and accountable

If you think you can see yourself as a member of the Goldfish family, then check out the job description below!

When you join Goldfish Swim School, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment. You don't have to have a swim background to be a great swim instructor. We provide all training, gear and certifications and are committed to training, educating, and supporting our people with integrity, compassion and trust.

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Opportunity for promotions
• Flexible hours - work as little as one shift per week (4 hours) - we will work around your schedule
• No late nights - afternoon shifts end at 7pm
• Increased social opportunities

Requirements:

• Ability to work with children
• Must be 15 years old
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)
• Must be able to be in the water for a minimum of a three hour shift in a warm and humid environment

Duties:

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
• Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner
• Interacts professionally with parents/guardians after each swim lesson on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
• Assists with setting up the pool prior to lessons and cleaning up after lessons including proper storage of all pool equipment and lane lines
• Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours

Education/Experience:

• No experience necessary. This is a great first job and part time job for teenagers in high school and/or college students.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider a plus!
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification will be required. For those not certified, Goldfish Swim School provides certifications courses in our facility which all employees are required to complete within 3 months of employment.