Swim Instructor

Bandera Pointe • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School - Bandera Pointe is hiring year-round, part-time Swim Instructors to teach children water safety and swimming techniques using the school’s curriculum. Instructors teach 30-minute lessons, assess students’ progress, complete required paperwork, and share progress and accomplishments with parents or caregivers. The role includes paid training with lifeguard certification, a set weekly schedule, and opportunities for advancement, including leadership opportunities that may become available within the first 3–6 months. Weekday lessons end by 8:00 p.m.; the posting says there are no late nights and no Saturday or Sunday nights.

The work takes place in a warm, humid setting around a chlorinated pool. Instructors may need to lift, stand for extended periods, demonstrate curriculum skills, and perform in-water rescues if necessary. The role also includes maintaining pool equipment, setting up and removing lane lines and class materials, occasional light cleaning, and attending occasional mandatory workshops or in-service training outside regular working hours.

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 shifts as a lifeguard.
• Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool, including lifting, standing for extended periods, demonstrating curriculum skills, and performing in-water rescues if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Educate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents or guardians about students’ activities and development of swim skills.
• Use problem-solving and creative thinking to identify and resolve challenges students encounter.
• Maintain and properly store 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.
• 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.
• Free food and snacks.
• 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