Swim InstructorLifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Acworth; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Leadership roles

Job summary

A local swim school in Acworth seeks a Swim Instructor responsible for instructing children on swim techniques and ensuring safety in a fun, engaging environment. Candidates should have experience working with youth, strong communication skills, and a background in swimming instruction. The role offers flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and valuable work experience. CPR and lifeguard training will be provided if not already certified. Join our team to make a positive difference in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.
• Experience as a youth sports instructor, camp counselor, or childcare provider preferred.
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification preferred but will provide training once hired.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interact with parents/guardians on students’ swim skills.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience as a certified lifeguard

Job description

Are you looking for a great job 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.

Job Title:

Swim Instructor

Reports to:

Deck Supervisor

Position Summary:

Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

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 paperwork 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.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Requirements:

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

Education and 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 preferred but not required. Will provide training once hired.

Work Environment:

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

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• 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.