Swim Instructor

Wexford • Wexford, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School - Wexford is hiring year-round, part-time Swim Instructors to teach children water safety and swimming skills using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Instructors communicate students’ progress and accomplishments to parents and caregivers after each 30-minute lesson. The role includes paid training, including lifeguard certification, and a set weekly schedule. Leadership opportunities may be 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 position takes place in a warm, humid environment around a chlorinated pool. Work may involve lifting, standing for extended periods, demonstrating swim skills, and performing in-water rescues if necessary. The noise level is usually moderate. Instructors may also work scheduled shifts as lifeguards, maintain pool equipment and class materials, perform occasional light cleaning, and attend 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, and demonstrating curriculum skills.

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 promptly.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about students’ activities and development of swim skills.
• Use problem-solving and creative thinking to identify and address 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.

Benefits

• Free uniforms.
• Opportunity for advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Training and development, including paid training and lifeguard certification.
• Company parties and social events.
• Employee discounts.
• Frequent and regular pay increases as skills develop.
• Set weekly schedule.
• Hourly compensation of $17.00–$19.00.
• Valuable work experience.
• Future references and referrals.
• Free swim lessons for children and siblings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed