Dual Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Position

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award‑winning franchise that is not your typical company. We change lives, help children reach their goals, wear flip‑flops, and work in a 90‑degree pool.

We love our employees and reward hard work with shout‑awards, 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.

Training is paid at $12.00 per hour. Once the instructor or lifeguard successfully completes training, pay will start at $15.00 per hour.

• Swim instructor training: minimum 2‑3 days of in‑water training (one weekend day shift)
• Lifeguard training:
  December 20–21, 10:30 am–7:30 pm both days

• Leadership roles
• Flexible hours
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Deck Supervisor

Non‑Exempt

Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents; make rescues and administer first aid when necessary.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interact with parents/guardians regarding the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Act as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Use problem‑solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspect pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues and report them to management.
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment; place and remove lane lines.
• Report accidents and incidents to management and complete required documentation and paperwork.
• Perform Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal on occasion.
• Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities assigned by the employer.

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider is required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor is required; swimming experience is preferred.

• Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

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

• Keep swimmers safe with lifeguard supervision.
• Provide any necessary first aid.

• Ability to work with children.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High energy.
• Strong work ethic.
• Must pass background examinations prior to training.

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!

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 local guidelines. Additional safety precautions and procedures include:

• Every shift has an on‑staff…