Swim Instructor — Paid Training & Growth

Goldfish-Swim-Schoo; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Needham is seeking confident, dependable Swim Instructors who will help teach water safety through a fun, play-based curriculum and deliver a positive experience for families. This part-time role includes paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Join a team that values development, professionalism, and making a real impact in the Needham community. Prior lifeguard or teaching experience is a plus, with CPR/First Aid certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.
• Swim instruction, lifeguard, structured childcare, or teaching experience preferred (1–3 years).
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (training provided if not yet certified).

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to children ages 4 months -12 years old using Goldfish's proven, play based curriculum.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicate clearly with families about swimmer's progress.
• Maintain pool safety.
• Be a supportive, professional teammate on and off the pool deck.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability

Swim instruction experience

Lifeguard experience

Childcare/teaching experience

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

Goldfish Swim School - Needham is seeking confident, dependable Swim Instructors who will help teach water safety through a fun, play-based curriculum and deliver a positive experience for families. This part-time role includes paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Join a team that values development, professionalism, and making a real impact in the Needham community. Prior lifeguard or teaching experience is a plus, with CPR/First Aid certification encouraged.