Weekday Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Needham; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Lifeguard certification support

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Needham is seeking confident, dependable Swim Instructors to teach life-saving water safety skills to children at our 90-degree pool in Needham, MA. You’ll use our play-based curriculum to create a fun, safe learning environment while supporting families.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, reliability, and childcare or lifeguard experience. Paid training is provided, with opportunities for advancement within the franchise.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.
• Swim instruction, lifeguard, structured childcare, or teaching experience preferred (1-3 years).
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (training provided if not yet certified).

Responsibilities

• Teach swim lessons to children ages 4 months -12 years old using Goldfish's proven, play based curriculum.
• Create a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicate clearly with families about swimmer's progress.
• Maintain pool safety.
• Be a supportive, professional teammate on and off the pool deck.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Childcare experience

Lifeguard experience

Education

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Goldfish Swim School - Needham Crew!

Goldfish Swim School is looking for confident, dependable Swim Instructors who will play a key part in advancing our mission to teach all children how to be safe in and around the water! In this role, you're not just teaching kids how to swim. You will make a real, life-changing impact by teaching life-saving water safety skills, all while creating a fun, positive experience for families!

Whether you're an experienced swim instructor, a lifeguard looking to stay in the water, or someone ready to take on a rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.

Are you ready to splash into the fun at our 90-degree pool?

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Pay: $17 - $19 per hour
• Hours Required: Minimum of 2 shifts/week (shift length ranging from 3-6 hrs/day)

What You'll Do

• Teach swim lessons to children ages 4 months -12 years old using Goldfish's proven, play based curriculum
• Create a safe and positive learning environment
• Communicate clearly with families about swimmer's progress
• Maintain pool safety
• Be a supportive, professional teammate on and off the pool deck

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Swim instruction, lifeguard, structured childcare, or teaching experience preferred (1-3 years)
• Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification preferred (training provided if not yet certified)

Training & Growth

• Paid training provided
• Lifeguard certification is required while employed
  • Courses made available to you for completion within 90 days of employment
  • You are paid for training time
• Opportunities for internal promotions and leadership growth

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Join a team that values development, professionalism, and making a real impact.

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.