Swim Instructor - Weekends

Pittsford; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indoor coaching

Paid on-the-job training

Part time and Full time employment

Inclusive work environment

Positive team culture

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Pittsford is looking for FUN, ENERGETIC individuals who love working with kids and water. No prior instructor experience is required, as we provide training and a set schedule to fit your life. Swim instructors teach students ages 4 months to 12 years in a 90-degree pool.

We offer part-time and full-time roles, paid training, and a welcoming, inclusive team. Compensation is $16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm for teaching kids.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Evaluate students progress and complete required paperwork.
• Interact with parents/guardians regarding student development.
• Ensure safety of students in all activities and during lessons.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent communication

High energy

Strong work ethic

Job description

Part Time • Goldfish Swim School - Pittsford

Are you looking for a FUN and AMAZING place to work? Then look no further!

IF YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT WORKING WITH KIDS, YOU’RE AT THE RIGHT PLACE!

If you want a set schedule and want to work with fun folks, Goldfish Swim School is the place for you.

Goldfish Swim School is Looking for FUN, ENERGETIC individuals who like to splash and play in the pool!

We provide the training so no previous instructor experience is required. You just need to LOVE working with children and the water!!

We are dedicated to developing our children into confident, life-long swimmers. We would love to have you as part of our program and we hope to see you in our pools soon!

Swim Instructors teach students ranging in ages 4 months - 12 years in a 90 degree pool!

Looking to fill positions ASAP. Hiring process can take less than 1 week!!

We offer:

• Indoor coaching and training so no experience needed
• Paid on-the-job training
• Part time and Full time employment opportunities
• Inclusive work environment
• Positive team culture

General Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and learning
• Treat every student fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun environment.
• Arrive with ample time to report to position at the scheduled time.
• Be responsible and fulfill your commitments to scheduled shifts.
• Ensure the safety of swim lesson students at all times.
• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• 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 GFSS “ambassador”
• 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.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attend required/mandatory training, workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Assume other responsibilities as given by a supervisor. Willingness to cross train as needed

Job Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• High energy
• Strong work ethic

Compensation: $16.50 per hour

Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing –even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

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.

Are you willing to work weekend shifts?

Are you16 years of age or older

Referral code from a current employee If no code provided, add their name instead.

We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.

Flexible Schedules

Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!

All Are Welcome

At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.

Make Waves...In Your Community

Our team members are literal life-savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!

Make Waves...In Your Career

Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!

High Fives & Tropical Vibes!

We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!

Going for Gold!

We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.

Grow with Goldfish

There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!

“If I had to describe Goldfish in just one word, it would be life-changing! The opportunities I've had here and seeing myself and other people grow, is just really awesome!”