Swim Instructor

Lake Ridge•Lake Ridge, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School is hiring year-round, part-time Swim Instructors. Instructors teach students 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 with lifeguard certification, a set weekly schedule, and potential leadership opportunities 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 position is performed in a warm, humid, chlorinated-pool environment with a usually moderate noise level.

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 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 properly store pool equipment.
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.
Perform in-water rescues if necessary.
Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.