Swim Instructor WEEKENDS

Goldfish Swim School - Colonie; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Free food & snacks

Flexible hours

Leadership roles

Training & development

Job summary

A swim school franchise is seeking a Swim Instructor in Albany, NY. In this role, you will instruct children in swim safety and techniques while promoting safety and evaluating progress. The ideal candidate will possess lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications, alongside an ability to engage positively with children. Flexible hours and a supportive work culture provide a fun opportunity to gain valuable experience while helping others achieve swimming goals.

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider required.
• Swimming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and prevents accidents.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes required paperwork.
• Interacts with parents regarding students’ swim skills.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving and creative thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two or more years as a swimming instructor

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Free food & snacks


• Free uniforms


• Health insurance


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Are you looking for a great gig 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’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

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 with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks 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 roles


• Flexible hours


• Great pay


• Valuable work experience


• Increased social opportunities


• Future references/referrals

Requirements:

• Ability to work with children


• Availability to work Saturday and/or Sunday


• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills


• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

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.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

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