Swim Instructor

We are 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 offer paid training and flexible shifts.  Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate. 

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

Education/Experience:
Current high school students or students with high school diploma or GED is preferred.  Swimming experience is preferred.

Certificates and Licenses: 
CPR, AED and First Aid certification preferred. Training will be provided to those interested in the position.

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