Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking enthusiastic Swim Instructors to teach children water safety and swimming techniques in a fun, vibrant environment. Starting pay ranges from $14 to $18 per hour with flexible schedules and opportunities for career growth. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a splash in the lives of children through water safety. Paid training is provided, and benefits are available for full-time employees.

Benefits

Paid training and certification

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays for full-time employees

Medical and dental benefits for full-time employees

Advancement opportunities

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Required to be lifeguard and CPR/AED certified.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Patience to teach children individually.

Responsibilities

• Teach children 4 months to 12 years water safety & swimming techniques.
• Provide positive reinforcement to students.
• Communicate to parents on swimmers’ progress.

Skills

Communication

Swimming technique instruction

Safety awareness

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Full Job Description
Our mission at Goldfish is simple - teach children to be safer in and around the water, while making their experience Golden.
We work every day to make sure we provide WOW customer service and top-notch swim lessons. But none of that matters if we don’t have an amazing team - people who share our passion and commitment to making a difference with each swimmer that swims through our doors.

So why work for Goldfish?

• We pay well over minimum wage, starting at $14-18 per hour!
• Consistent and flexible schedule - We won’t change your schedule every week! (and we’re out of the water by 8pm!) Perfect after-school job!
• We swim in our own state-of-the-art, bright, colorful indoor facility. It’s always sunny and 90 degrees!
• Paid training including free Lifeguard/CPR/AED certification through Ellis & Associates!
• Earn shout outs, gift cards, and apparel! Get rewarded how you want!
• We provide youruniform! Swimsuit, rash guard and shorts!
• Paid Holidays for Full Time Employees!
• Full time employees receive medical and dental benefits, vacation days, and paid time off.
• Advancement opportunities available for those who want it. Golden Teacher, Deck Supervisor and more!

What do Swim Instructors do?

• Teach children 4 month to 12 years old water safety & swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
• Provide positive reinforcement to students
• Communicate to parents on swimmers’ progress
• All instructors are required to get lifeguard & CPR/AED certified
• Lifeguard and maintain safety in the water
• Administer first aid when necessary
• Respond to emergencies in and around the pool

What qualities make a good swim instructor?

• Patient - every swimmer learns at their own pace. Being willing to help each student as an individual is key to their success and yours!
• Considerate - our best swim instructors care about their students. It’s about getting to know the kids that you see every week and being excited to see them again.
• Genuine - you don’t have to be especially outspoken or especially serious, just be yourself. Different teachers can have equal success - Remember, every child learns in their own way!
• Responsible & Consistent - You will be responsible for not only the success of your students, but also for their safety. A successful Goldfish employee must also care about the success of the school!

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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.

Compensation: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing –even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

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.

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Why Dive In With Goldfish?

Paid Training

We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.

Flexible Schedules

Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!

All Are Welcome

At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.

Make Waves...In Your Community

Our team members are literal life-savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!

Make Waves...In Your Career

Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!

High Fives & Tropical Vibes!

We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!

Going for Gold!

We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.

Grow with Goldfish

There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!

“If I had to describe Goldfish in just one word, it would be life-changing! The opportunities I've had here and seeing myself and other people grow, is just really awesome!”