Swim Instructor Paid Training Included

Ann Arbor•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School is a learn-to-swim facility serving children ages 4 months to 12 years. The Swim Instructor teaches water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. The school’s mission is to help children become safer in and around water while making their experience enjoyable and confidence-building. This role also includes front-desk duties, such as answering phones, making sales, and responding to customer questions. No formal swimming experience or certification is required; training is provided on site. Employees work in a tropical-themed environment with a pool maintained at 90 degrees. Schedules are set and may be adjusted quarterly to accommodate class schedules. Full-time and part-time options are described, with some shifts involving time in the water, evenings, and one weekend day. The employer describes opportunities for leadership and advancement, mentorship, and professional and personal growth. Each Goldfish Swim School is independently owned and operated, and the local franchisee is the employer; wages, benefits, and employment terms may vary by location.

Requirements

Ability to work with children; no formal swim experience is required, and training is provided.
Ability to answer phones, make sales, and answer customer questions.
Willingness to work in the water for 3–4 hours on some shifts.
Availability to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday, 4-hour shift) and some evenings until 8:30 p.m.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Must want to have fun.
Minimum age of 15.

Responsibilities

Teach students water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Work with children in the pool and support their learning and confidence-building.
Answer phones, make sales, and respond to customer questions.
Work in the water for 3–4 hours on some shifts.
Work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) for a 4-hour shift and some evenings until 8:30 p.m.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employer.

Benefits

Paid training.
Health insurance, including BCBS PPO and HSA options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) matching.
Paid time off (accrued from the start).
Flexible schedule and set work schedule, with quarterly changes available to accommodate class schedules.
Leadership and advancement opportunities.
Employee discounts.
Free uniforms.
Free food and snacks.
Bonuses and regular pay increases.
Weekly pay.
Free swim lessons for employees’ siblings or children.
Shout-out awards, gift cards, meals, and social events.