Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Needham

Swim Instructor

Needham, MA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Company parties

    Employee discounts

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Are you ready for a job that's actually fun? Are you looking for a job that will work with your life schedule? If you love working with kids and have a passion for swimming, we’ve got the perfect gig for you at 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 of safety and fun in the water. We wear flip flops. We work in a no-shiver temperature controlled pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with 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

    After school hours available

    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

    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:

    Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

    Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.

    Evaluates students’ progress, and completes status updates in a timely manner.

    Interacts with guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.

    Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.

    Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.

    Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.

    Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.

    Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.

    Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

    Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred.

    Certificates and Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification training is provided by Goldfish during first 90 days of employment

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

    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.