Job Description

Responsive recruiter Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job Title: Swim Instructor & Lifeguard
Reports To: Deck Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Dive Into a Career That Makes a Splash!Join a vibrant team committed to teaching kids aged 4 months to 12 years the life-saving skill of swimming. As a Swim Instructor and Lifeguard, you’ll inspire confidence, build strong swimming foundations, and make water safety fun through the engaging Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Using SwimPlay and games, you’ll turn learning into an unforgettable adventure.

With opportunities for growth, professional development, and bonuses, this role goes beyond just a job—it’s a chance to create meaningful impact while having fun every day!

Who We’re Looking For:We’re seeking individuals who are:

• High-energy and enthusiastic about working with kids.
• Organized and dependable.
• Eager to grow personally and professionally.
• Passionate about creating positive experiences for families.
• Strong communicators who thrive in a team environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Flexible Scheduling: Balance work and life effortlessly.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn, with all training provided on the job.
• Culture-Driven Company: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and fun.
• Employee Recognition: Your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
• Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with clear paths for promotion.

Your Role Includes:

• Teaching swim lessons using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum to promote water safety and skill development.
• Maintaining a safe environment by enforcing pool safety rules and monitoring swimmers.
• Assessing students’ progress and keeping parents updated on their child’s achievements.
• Being a positive representative of Goldfish Swim School, ensuring families feel welcomed and valued.
• Using creativity and problem-solving to help students overcome challenges in the water.
• Preparing the pool area for lessons and assisting with equipment setup and cleanup.
• Reporting maintenance issues and accidents promptly while completing required documentation.
• Participating in cleaning tasks to maintain a clean and inviting facility.
• Attending required workshops and in-service training sessions to sharpen skills and stay updated.

Our Commitment to Safety:The safety of our swimmers, parents, and team members is our top priority. Goldfish Swim School adheres to all CDC, WHO, and local safety guidelines to ensure a healthy and secure environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience as a lifeguard, coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider is a plus, but not required.
• Basic swimming skills are essential. You must be able to swim at least 150 feet in a simple freestyle or breaststroke technique. This skill will be tested on your first day of employment.
• Must pass a background check.

Required Certifications:

• Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are required within 90 days of hire. Don’t worry—Goldfish Swim School will provide the training!

Work Environment:

• Expect warm temperatures and a lively atmosphere filled with excited kids and families.
• Moderate noise levels are part of the fun!

Goldfish Swim School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Ready to dive into a role that’s as rewarding as it is fun? Join our team and make waves in the lives of young swimmers and their families!
Compensation: $17.25 - $21.00 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!

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.