Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School Milford•Milford, MA

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School Milford is hiring part-time and full-time Swim Instructor/Lifeguards to help children build confidence in the water while keeping lessons safe, structured, and positive. This entry-level role supports children’s progress and protection and helps provide families with a positive experience. The role involves teaching swim skills using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, enforcing pool rules, monitoring safety, and responding to incidents with appropriate first aid or rescue actions. Instructors also track student progress and complete paperwork, communicate with parents or guardians, and assist with basic deck setup, equipment care, and occasional light cleaning. Shifts take place in a warm, lively pool environment and include preparing for lessons, resetting the station between sessions, updating swimmer notes, communicating with parents, and tidying up at the end of the shift.

Requirements

Be at least 15 years old.
Be comfortable working with children and be patient, upbeat, and dependable.
Have strong communication and organizational skills.
Pass background examinations.
Hold Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications; paid training is available for candidates who are not certified.

Responsibilities

Teach swim skills using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Enforce pool rules and monitor for safety concerns.
Respond to incidents with appropriate first aid and rescue actions.
Track student progress and complete paperwork.
Communicate clearly with parents and guardians about student progress and lessons.
Help with basic deck setup and equipment care.
Perform occasional light cleaning and tidy up at the end of shifts.
Prepare for lessons, reset the station between sessions, and hand off to the next team.