Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School Milford is hiring part- and full-time Swim Instructor/Lifeguards to help kids build confidence in the water while keeping every lesson safe, structured, and positive.

You'll teach using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, enforce pool rules, monitor safety, respond to incidents with first aid, track progress and paperwork, and communicate clearly with parents. Paid training available for lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Comfortable working with children; patient and upbeat.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must pass background examinations.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required (training paid if not certified).

Responsibilities

• Teach swim skills using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforce pool rules and monitor for safety concerns.
• Respond to incidents with appropriate first aid/rescue actions.
• Track student progress and paperwork; communicate with parents/guardians.
• Assist with basic deck setup, equipment care, and light cleaning.

Job description

What You’ll Do

Goldfish Swim School Milford is hiring a part and full-time Swim Instructor/Lifeguards to help kids build confidence in the water while keeping every lesson safe, structured, and positive. This entry-level role matters because families count on us for progress, protection, and a great experience-every class.

Key responsibilities include teaching swim skills using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, enforcing pool rules, monitoring for safety concerns, responding to incidents with appropriate first aid/rescue actions, tracking student progress and paperwork, and communicating clearly with parents/guardians. You'll also help with basic deck setup, equipment care, and occasional light cleaning.

Required qualifications/skills:

• At least 15 years old
• Comfortable working with children; patient, upbeat, and dependable
• Strong communication and organization
• Must pass background examinations
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required (paid training available if not certified)

Perks That Matter

• Competitive pay: $15.25-$19 per hour
• Employee discounts

A Typical Shift

You'll arrive a little early to get settled on deck, check in with the team, and review the day's lesson flow. As families come in, you'll help create a welcoming start, then move through a steady rhythm of classes in a warm, lively pool environment. Between sessions, you'll reset your station, update notes on swimmer progress, and connect briefly with parents about how things went. The shift wraps with a quick tidy-up, a handoff to the next team, and the satisfaction of seeing kids leave proud of what they accomplished.