Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Nampa•Nampa, ID

48d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School Boise is seeking an energetic and responsible Swim Instructor / Lifeguard to help children become safer in and around the water while enjoying their swimming experience. The school is a learn-to-swim facility for children ages 4 months to 12 years. The role involves teaching swim skills using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum and maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming pool environment. Training is provided, and prior swim instruction or lifeguarding experience is not required. Dependability, a positive attitude, comfort working with children and the public, and an interest in teaching or coaching are important. This part-time position is located in Nampa and offers flexible hours, with shifts that may include weekdays, weekends, mornings, or afternoons/evenings. Listed shift needs are Thursday and Friday mornings and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Pay starts at $13–$14 per hour, depending on experience. Required workshops and in-service training may take place outside regular working hours.

Requirements

Minimum age of 15.
Ability to work with children.
Ability to learn and be trained and coached.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification required; certification is provided and paid for by the employer.

Nice To Haves

Swimming experience is helpful but not required.
Experience as a swim instructor, certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor or coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred and encouraged.

Responsibilities

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.
Communicate with parents and guardians about students’ activities and development of swim skills.
Act as a Goldfish ambassador and help ensure parental satisfaction.
Use problem-solving and creative-thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges students encounter.
Inspect pool areas before and after each class for maintenance, cleanliness, or damage issues and report issues to management as appropriate.
Maintain and ensure proper storage of pool equipment, and place and remove lane lines.
Report accidents and incidents to management and complete required documentation and paperwork.
Perform occasional light cleaning, such as window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal.
Attend required or mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.
Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.