Swim Instructor

Wexford•Wexford, PA

5d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. Yes, you can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career! Who are we? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that’s perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives! You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim. When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments! Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values! At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team! We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience! We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate! Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Requirements

Ability to work with children
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training and work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard
Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary). Noise level is usually moderate

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
Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
Use problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons
Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion
Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours
Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer

Benefits

Company parties
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Growth opportunities with frequent & regular pay increases as you grow your skills
Set weekly schedule - always know when you’re working
Thorough, paid training with lifeguard certification included
Great pay ($17-$19 per hour)
Valuable work experience
Social opportunities
Future references/referrals
Free swim lessons for children & siblings
Weekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights), no Saturday/Sunday nights