Swim Instructor Morning Afternoons or Weekends FTPT

Goldfish Swim School - Bedford; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Swim Instructor to join their team. This role involves teaching students essential water safety and swim techniques, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on student progress and parental engagement. You'll be part of a vibrant community, with opportunities for personal growth and advancement in a supportive atmosphere. If you're passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old to apply.
• Ability to work with children and ensure their safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction and enforce safety rules.
• Evaluate student progress and interact with parents.
• Inspect pool areas and maintain equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

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:

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
6. Uses problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
12. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements:

1. Ability to work with children.
2. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
3. Must pass background examinations (included with training).

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification will be provided, as all swim instructors must become a lifeguard.

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

Must be at least 15 years old to apply.

Benefits:

1. 401(k) matching
2. Employee discounts
3. Flexible schedule
4. Health insurance
5. Opportunity for advancement
6. Training & development
7. Leadership roles
8. Flexible hours
9. Great pay
10. Valuable work experience
11. Increased social opportunities
12. Future references/referrals

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.