Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Richmond•Richmond, VA
•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School is hiring year-round, part-time swim instructors. Instructors teach children water safety and swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, then communicate each student's progress and accomplishments to parents or caregivers after 30-minute lessons. The role includes paid training, a set weekly schedule, lifeguard certification, and opportunities for advancement, including leadership opportunities within the first 3–6 months. Lessons take place in a warm, humid environment with a 90-degree chlorinated pool. 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 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 and guardians about students’ activities and development of their swimming skills.
  • Use problem-solving and creative thinking to identify and resolve challenges students encounter.
  • Maintain and properly store pool equipment, and place and remove lane lines and class materials before and after lessons.
  • Perform occasional light cleaning, such as 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.

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.
  • Pay of $14–$17 per hour.
  • Valuable work experience.
  • Social opportunities and events.
  • Future references and referrals.
  • Free swim lessons for children and siblings.
  • Shout awards and gift cards.
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