Swim Instructor

Washington Park • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches students water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Instructors evaluate students’ progress, complete required paperwork, and communicate with parents and caregivers after each 30-minute lesson to share progress and celebrate accomplishments. The role also includes maintaining pool equipment and class materials, performing occasional light cleaning, and attending occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.

This is a year-round, part-time position with a set weekly schedule. Paid training includes lifeguard certification, and instructors may take on leadership opportunities within their first 3–6 months. The work takes place in a warm, humid, chlorinated pool environment and involves working with children. Weekday lessons end by 8:00 p.m.; there are no Saturday or Sunday night shifts.

Requirements

• Ability to work with children.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to complete lifeguard, CPR, and AED certification classes as part of training.
• Ability to work scheduled lifeguard shifts.
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool.
• Ability to lift, stand for extended periods, demonstrate curriculum skills, and perform in-water rescues if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Teach students safety rules and regulations to help prevent accidents.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about students’ activities and development of swim skills.
• Use problem-solving and creative thinking to identify and resolve challenges students encounter.
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of pool equipment.
• Place and remove lane lines and class materials before and after lessons.
• Perform occasional light cleaning, including window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal.
• Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.
• Work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard after completing required certification training.
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.

Benefits

• Free uniforms.
• Opportunity for advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Training and development, including thorough paid training and lifeguard certification.
• Employee discounts.
• Frequent and regular pay increases as skills grow.
• Set weekly schedule.
• Valuable work experience.
• Social opportunities and events.
• Future references and referrals.
• Free swim lessons for children and siblings.
• Shout awards and gift cards for hard work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed