Swim Instructor Flexible Mornings Weeknights and Weekends

Goldfish Swim - School Sarpy County

Papillion (NE)

Hybrid

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Papillion, Nebraska, is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach water safety and proper techniques according to our curriculum. You will work under the Deck Supervisor and contribute to a fun, educational environment for children.

Ideal candidates are 14+ with lifeguard/CPR training preferred. You will gain hands-on experience, participate in training, and help maintain a clean, safe pool area while delivering high-quality lessons and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

Ability to work with children.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required (provided as part of training).

Responsibilities

Provide swim instruction based on Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Enforce safety rules and perform rescues when necessary.
Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork.
Interact with parents/guardians regarding students’ progress and development.
Maintain pool areas and report maintenance issues to management.
Attend required workshops and in-service training outside regular hours.

Skills

Work with children

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits

Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule

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. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits

Leadership roles
Flexible hours (Mornings 845a-1230p, evenings 345p-730p)
Paid training
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

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/Experience

High school diploma or GED is not required, hiring ages 14+. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred. Two or more years as a swimming instructor encouraged but not required.

Certificates and Licenses

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (provided as part of training).

Work Environment

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

Hours of operations: (employees must have a minimum of 2 shifts one of which must be a weekend)