Swim InstructorWeekday 4PM730PM ShiftTraining ProvidedFlexible hrs

Goldfish Swim - School Sarpy County; Papillion (NE); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Job summary

A local swim school is looking for a Swim Instructor to teach water safety and swim techniques to children while enforcing safety rules. The role requires a high school diploma or GED preferred, along with lifeguard certification and experience in swimming instruction. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to create a fun and safe learning environment. Flexible hours are available, making this an excellent opportunity for students or anyone seeking part-time work.

Qualifications

• Two or more years as a swimming instructor required.
• Experience as a certified lifeguard or youth sports instructor preferred.
• Must pass background examinations (included with training).

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Evaluates students’ progress and completes required paperwork on time.
• Interacts with parents/guardians regarding students’ swim skills.
• Maintains pool areas and equipment, ensuring safety before/after classes.
• Performs light cleaning and assists with workshops or mandatory trainings.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Lifeguard experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience as a swimming instructor

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Job description

About Goldfish Swim School

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, help children reach their goals, and work in a 90‑degree pool while wearing flip flops. 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 anyone who wants to grab extra hours without working late nights. Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

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 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.
• Attends required/mandatory workshops and in‑service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED 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.

Requirements

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

Work Environment

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

Industry Notes

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.