Swim Instructor - PAID TRAINING PROVIDED

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently hiring multiple energetic Swim Instructors who have a passion for kids and the water. Must be able to work 2 shifts per week (min 8-10 hours) and be available 1 weekend day minimum.

A willingness to learn and have FUN is a must! Paid training is provided , so prior swim experience is not necessary. Well give you all the tools you need to be successful in the water, so dont be afraid to jump in to this opportunity! Must be 15 years or older.

Make waves and pave the way for your career.

At Goldfish Swim School we are not only passionate about building confident lifelong swimmers, we are also passionate about building the careers of our team members.

We believe that the hard work and dedication of our team members help create skills that will last a lifetime. We take time to develop both personal and professional skills that prepare team members for their future careers.

If you love working with children and want to have a blast when you come to work, Goldfish is the place for you!

Perks and Benefits :

• Paid on-the-job training
• Flexible scheduling *including higher shift pay for Tuesday mornings
• Culture driven company
• Employee recognition programs

A Few Things About Us :

• We work hard, but love to have fun with our students and each other!
• Training is paid and Lifeguard / CPR courses are provided in-facility once per month exclusively to Goldfish employees!
• Shifts are set each week and consistent until YOU request a new schedule! And we pay a higher rate for Tuesday morning shifts.
• Financial bonuses and advancement opportunities including supervisory and management positions!
• Wonderful warm and tropical atmosphere centered around kids and family comfort!

Some Swim Teacher responsibilities include :

• Making a difference in children's lives by teaching them life skills including swimming, diving, floating, treading water, and even how to be brave, building confidence, and celebrating each small success!
• Being fun and positive at all times- even when life is hard for us, our students deserve our sunniest selves!
• Providing continuous feedback to students and parents weekly after lessons
• Ensuring swimmer safety during class and encouraging students to follow the "Golden Safety Rules"
• Once per month required to attend paid in-service & training outside of regular working hours.

Qualifications / Experience :

• Previous swim instruction or swim coach experience preferred for teaching position, but not required.
• Experience working with children.
• Relate well to children, parents, team members, and have great communication skills.
• Must have or obtain AED / CPR / First Aid certifications as a condition of employment within 90 days (Courses are provided by facility staff once per month, limited exclusively to Goldfish Swim School staff members!)
• Shallow Water Lifeguard certification - Ellis preferred, Red Cross accepted. We provide in-school lifeguard training, as all of our teachers are required to become lifeguard certified.
• Required to attend monthly trainings to keep up with certifications

Candidate Profile :

• Outgoing and energetic personality
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and well organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Focused on SAFETY
• Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
• Must be comfortable working with and around young children

Work Environment : While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor heat, humidity, and chlorinated water.

Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

If you are a team player, energetic, are excited to work with children and make a difference in their lives, then this is the job for you!