Swim Instructor & Lifeguard — Flexible Hours & Training

Goldfish Swim School - Burlington; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Lifesaving Training

Flexible scheduling

Promotion opportunities

Team-building events

Professional growth

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Burlington is seeking a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard to join our team. You will help children learn water safety and confidence through our curriculum, with paid training and opportunities for growth.

This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, team-building events, and the chance to earn more shifts as you prove yourself reliable in a supportive, kid-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old to apply.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred but not required.
• Swimming experience is preferred.
• Clear background check is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Participates in set up and clean up of the pool area before and after shifts by: maintaining proper storage of pool equipment, placing and removing lane lines, clearing out skimmer baskets, and participating in pre and post shift.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Willing to learn

Child and safety focused

Consistent & reliable

Eager to learn and grow professional

Interested in a kid-focused career

A strong communicator

Job description

Goldfish Swim School - Burlington is seeking a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard to join our team. You will help children learn water safety and confidence through our curriculum, with paid training and opportunities for growth.

This part-time role offers flexible scheduling, team-building events, and the chance to earn more shifts as you prove yourself reliable in a supportive, kid-focused environment.