Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Job Title: Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Reports to: Deck Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Works as part of a dynamic crew to instruct kiddos aged 4 months - 12
years on water safety and proper swim techniques with a thorough understanding
of Goldfish Swim School curriculum and best practices. Uses SwimPlay and games
to facilitate confidence and learning. Participates in monthly team-building
meetings and events to hone lifesaving skills and build workplace culture.
Opportunities for professional development and bonuses are plentiful in this
role!
The Ideal Candidate For This Position is:
- High-energy
- Organized
- Eager to learn and grow professional skills
- Interested in a kid-focused career path
- A strong communicator
Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid on-the-job training
- Same day pay! Work a shift and get part of your pay at the end of the day!
- Culture-driven company
- Employee recognition
- Opportunity for growth and promotion
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
- Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
- 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. Participates in set up and clean up of the pool area before and after
shifts by: maintaining proper storage of pool equipment, placing and
removing lane lines, clearing out skimmer baskets, and participating in pre
and post shift.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required
documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash
removal etc. on occasion.
11. Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of
regular working hours.
12. Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
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.
Education/Experience:
Must be at least 15 years old to apply. Experience as a certified lifeguard,
youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider
preferred but not required. Swimming experience is preferred. Clear background
check is required.
Certificates and Licenses:
CPR, AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
Work Environment:
While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and
humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be
subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as
assigned by the Employer. Goldfish Swim School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour
TROPICAL VIBES & IMPACTING LIVES!
You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical
theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary.
Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion
for swimming…it’s 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!
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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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Daily paid, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work