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Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Algonquin

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
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.
Perks and Benefits:
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Culture driven company
  • Employee recognition programs
  • 401k
  • 401k match
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Teach swimmers water safety and technique in accordance to our proprietary curriculum
  • Provide positive reinforcement to swimmers
  • Communicate to parents on swimmers progress
Job Qualifications and Skills
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • High energy
  • Strong work ethic
  • Must pass background examinations prior to training
About Goldfish Swim School:
Goldfish Swim School has been an industry leader in the swim lesson community since 2006. Our team is growing, and we are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. We provide paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, a rewarding work environment, and a one-of-a-kind culture that will make you smile, too!

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. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:
  • Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas
  • Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment
    • The CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should remove or inactivate the virus
  • Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus
    • Industry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most indoor spaces
If you, or someone you know, desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.
Goldfish Swim School is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see
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 Algonquin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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