Swim Instructor / Lifeguard - Starting Pay $18.00 - $19.50/hr

Availability Requirement: Candidates must be available to work weekday shifts from 3:45 PM–7:45 PM and one weekend day from 8:45 AM–3:00 PM. Applicants must also maintain consistent availability throughout Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Swim Instructor / Lifeguard (Mornings, Evenings, and Weekends)

Paid training, set shifts, no late nights!

 
Not certified yet? All lifeguard and safety certifications are FREE for Goldfish employees!

Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can make a difference every single day? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and believe in rewarding hard work!

 

 Job Benefits:

• Multiple cash bonus programs
• Paid training (includes all safety certifications)
• Opportunities to specialize in infant lessons, special needs lessons, or swim team coaching
• Flexible hours & Competitive hourly pay - earn up to $19.50/hour based upon specialty training
• Valuable work experience and advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate
• Free swim lessons for your family members (after 3 months of employment)
• Advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate - leadership roles available to anyone willing to "dive in"

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides swim instruction using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
• Develops confident and capable swimmers through positive reinforcement
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
• Help create the Golden Experience for our swimmers, families, and staff

Position Requirements:

• High energy – you believe work should be fun!
• A willingness to learn and grow!
• Excellent communication and organizational skills!
• Passionate about working with children of all ages and ability levels!

Education/Experience:

• Prior experience with children preferred: child care, camp counselor, coach, or mentor.
• Prior experience as lifeguard preferred, but not required
• Swimming experience preferred not required - we will teach you! 

Certifications:

• Willing to obtain/maintain current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire (courses are run at our facility and all training is paid)

Available Shifts:

• Weekday Mornings: 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Weekday Evenings: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
• Weekends: 9am - 3pm

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 - Centereach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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