Weeknight Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Smile… it’s a small action that makes a big difference!

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it“ mentality, a “want it” attitude, and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. That is “why” we smile!

Goldfish Swim School Core Values:
● We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE!
● We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE.
● We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, and TRUST.
● We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
● We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!

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!

Role: Lifeguard

Summary: Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities:
● Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests in
the event of an accident or emergency
● Communicates the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently
● Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
● Ensures that medical services are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency
● Advance through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
● Provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members

Job Qualifications and Skills
● Ability to work with children
● Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
● Must pass background examinations prior to training

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
● Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus

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 - Grand Rapids 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. Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.