Swim Instructor - Paid Training, $18-$24 per hour!

Goldfish Swim School - Redmond; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid Training

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Great pay

Catered lunches

Future references/referrals

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Redmond is seeking a friendly Swim Instructor to teach water safety and the Goldfish curriculum. You will lead classes, ensure student progress, and build positive relationships with parents.

No prior experience is required as paid training is provided, with flexible shifts and opportunities for advancement. Must be at least 16 years old and able to pass background checks. Join a growing team at our welcoming pool environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents and conducts rescues when necessary.
• Evaluates students' progress and records skill tracking.
• Interacts with parents/guardians regarding student development.
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to ensure parental satisfaction.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication

Organization

Education

Lifeguard CPR/AED First Aid

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

No previous experience required, we will train you!

Are you looking for a great opportunity 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 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! We offer paid training and convenient shifts that are perfect for students or anyone 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 opportunities
• Paid Training
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• Catered lunches!

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)
• Ability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week
• Must be able to maintain a consistent schedule
• Must be at least 16 years old or turning 16 years old upon start date

Shift Schedule

• Tuesday 3:40pm-7:40pm
• Wednesday 3:40pm-7:40pm
• Thursday 3:40pm-7:40pm
• Friday 3:40pm-7:40pm
• Saturday AM 8:40am-12:40pm
• Saturday PM 1:10pm-4:10pm
• Sunday AM 8:40am-12:40pm

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 skill tracking 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.
• 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

Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred - training provided.

Work Environment

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

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.