Team Member

Goldfish Swim School; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Future references/referrals

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School is seeking a diligent Swim Instructor to teach water safety and the Goldfish curriculum to swimmers of all ages. You’ll work on-site in a lively, tropical-themed environment, wear uniforms provided by us, and help create a fun, supportive experience for kids.

The role offers flexible shifts, paid training, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates should pass background checks, have strong interpersonal skills, and at least two years’ prior swim instruction or related

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum and safety rules.
• Enforces safety rules; makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
• Evaluates students' progress and completes required paperwork promptly.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on activities and student development.
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking to address student challenges.
• Inspects pool areas before/after class and reports issues to management.
• Maintains pool equipment and places/removes lane lines.
• Reports accidents and completes required documentation.
• Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Occasionally performs light cleaning duties and attends mandatory trainings.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the Employer.

Skills

Work with children

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Background checks

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks

Benefits

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

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.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• 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.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There is more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There is something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. Its passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming. its 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.