Weekday Morning Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School- Alexandria; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading swim school where you can make a difference in children's lives! As a Swim Instructor, you'll teach essential water safety and swim techniques while enjoying a supportive environment that values your growth. With flexible hours and comprehensive training provided, this role is perfect for those passionate about working with kids and making a splash in their development. Embrace the opportunity to gain valuable experience and certifications while fostering a love for swimming in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Dive into a fulfilling career today!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Training

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Incentive

Flexible Hours

Leadership Roles

Valuable Work Experience

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older, with ability to obtain lifeguard and CPR certifications.
• Experience in youth sports, coaching, or childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs swim lessons based on the Goldfish curriculum and ensures safety.
• Evaluates student progress and interacts with parents about swim skills.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Ability to Work with Children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

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.

Goldfish offers:

1. Competitive pay earning up to $15 to $17 per hour
2. Paid training with no previous swim experience required
3. Comprehensive health insurance for full-time team members
4. Multiple growth opportunities in management
5. Robust employee referral incentive program

Other benefits:

1. Leadership roles
2. Flexible hours
3. Valuable work experience
4. Increased social opportunities
5. Future references/referrals

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.

Requirements:

1. Ability to work with children
2. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
3. Must have or be willing to obtain lifeguard shallow water attendant certification along with CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. (Details on this will be provided during the interview process)

Education/Experience: Must be 16 years of age or older. High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 days of hire. You will be offered course times upon hire. We have trained lifeguard instructors on staff to assist in completing this certification.

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

Safety Standards: The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines.

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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.