Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Burlington•Burlington, MA

39d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Works as part of a dynamic crew to instruct kiddos aged 4 months - 12 years on water safety and proper swim techniques with a thorough understanding of Goldfish Swim School curriculum and best practices. Uses SwimPlay and games to facilitate confidence and learning. Participates in monthly team-building meetings and events to hone lifesaving skills and build workplace culture. Opportunities for professional development and bonuses are plentiful in this role! The Ideal Candidate For This Position is: High-energy Organized Eager to learn and grow professional skills Interested in a kid-focused career path A strong communicator

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old to apply.
Clear background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred but not required.
Swimming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
Participates in set up and clean up of the pool area before and after shifts by: maintaining proper storage of pool equipment, placing and removing lane lines, clearing out skimmer baskets, and participating in pre and post shift.
Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
Other duties and responsibilities as needed.