Weeknight Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Princeton; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free food

Free uniforms

Training & development

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Job summary

Goldfish Swim School - Princeton is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach water safety and core swimming skills to students as part of a supportive team. You will deliver lessons based on the Goldfish curriculum in a fun, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, providing rescues and basic first aid when needed, and maintaining clear communication with parents about student progress and development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with children in a supervised setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must pass background examinations (provided with training).

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and swimming techniques.
• Enforces safety rules and performs rescues or first aid when needed.
• Keeps records of progress and completes required paperwork timely.
• Communicates with parents/guardians about student development.
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to ensure parental satisfaction.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

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.

Benefits

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

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.

Certificates and Licenses

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification provided.

Work Environment

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