Team Member

goldfish-careers; Gambrills (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,485; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Free food & snacks

Opportunities for advancement

Employee discounts

Free swim lessons for children & siblings

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School in Gambrills, MD, is looking for swim instructors to teach water safety and swim techniques based on their curriculum. This role is perfect for candidates aged 16 and above seeking part-time work.

Instructors will be responsible for student evaluations, parent communication, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Training and competitive wages of $16-$18.50 per hour are offered, along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must complete in-house lifeguard certification program and pass a basic swim test (50 yards).
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork.
• Interact with parents/guardians to discuss student development.
• Perform lifeguard functions and light cleaning duties as needed.

Skills

Ability to swim

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Competitive wage of $16-$18.50 per hour and thorough, paid training
• Opportunities to grow with Goldfish!
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings
• Gift cards, swag, staff outings and other rewards like pizza after a long night in the pool
• Transferrable skills—without extra training, continue to build communication and leadership skills
• Interest in dry-side opportunities—leaders and front desk sales associates began as instructors

Summary

You will instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress and celebrate accomplishments with parents and caregivers.

Responsibilities

1. Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum & educate students on water safety.
2. Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
3. Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
4. Use problem‑solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
5. Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment; place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons.
6. Perform lifeguard functions and/or light cleaning duties as needed.
7. Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in‑service training outside of regular working hours.
8. Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer.

Schedule

This position is a great opportunity for those ages 16 and up and others who are interested in an exciting, part‑time position. Your schedule will be created based on your availability and our set lesson times from:

• 9:00‑1:00 and 4:00‑8:00 Monday through Friday
• 9:00‑4:00 on Saturday and Sunday

You’ll be scheduled for the same days each week (e.g. every Monday from 4:00‑8:00) and arrive 15 minutes before lessons start to participate in the pre‑shift meeting.

We won’t ask you to stay late at night. When lessons end, you can go home.

We do not offer half‑shifts or mid‑shifts; you must be available for the above mentioned lesson times.

Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to swim; you’ll complete our in‑house lifeguard certification program and pass a basic swim test (50 yards).
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool for lifting, standing for extended periods, demonstrating curriculum skills, and performing in‑water rescues if necessary.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goldfish Swim School is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are and are dedicated to building a diverse team. We are committed to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust.