Swim Instructor - WEEKLY PAY!

Urbandale•Urbandale, IA

22h•$14 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring multiple energetic Swim Instructors who have a passion for kids and the water. Must be able to work 2 shifts per week (min 8-10 hours) and be available 1 weekend day minimum. A willingness to learn and have FUN is a must! Paid training is provided , so prior swim experience is not necessary. We’ll give you all the tools you need to be successful in the water, so don’t be afraid to jump in to this opportunity! Must be 15 years or older. Make waves and pave the way for your career. At Goldfish Swim School we are not only passionate about building confident lifelong swimmers, we are also passionate about building the careers of our team members. We believe that the hard work and dedication of our team members help create skills that will last a lifetime. We take time to develop both personal and professional skills that prepare team members for their future careers. If you love working with children and want to have a blast when you come to work, Goldfish is the place for you! 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

Must be able to work 2 shifts per week (min 8-10 hours) and be available 1 weekend day minimum.
A willingness to learn and have FUN is a must!
Must be 15 years or older.
Experience working with children.
Relate well to children, parents, team members, and have great communication skills.
Must have or obtain AED/CPR/First Aid certifications as a condition of employment within 90 days (Courses are provided by facility staff once per month, limited exclusively to Goldfish Swim School staff members!)
Shallow Water Lifeguard certification - Ellis preferred, Red Cross accepted. We provide in-school lifeguard training, as all of our teachers are required to become lifeguard certified.
Required to attend monthly trainings to keep up with certifications
Outgoing and energetic personality
Friendly, positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and well organized
Ability to multi-task
Focused on SAFETY
Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
Must be comfortable working with and around young children

Nice To Haves

Previous swim instruction or swim coach experience preferred for teaching position, but not required.

Responsibilities

Making a difference in children's lives by teaching them life skills including swimming, diving, floating, treading water, and even how to be brave, building confidence, and celebrating each small success!
Being fun and positive at all times- even when life is hard for us, our students deserve our sunniest selves!
Providing continuous feedback to students and parents weekly after lessons
Ensuring swimmer safety during class and encouraging students to follow the "Golden Safety Rules"
Once per month required to attend paid in-service & training outside of regular working hours.