Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Frederick•Frederick, MD

11d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School is hiring year-round, part-time Swim Instructors. Instructors teach children water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, then communicate each student’s progress and accomplishments to parents and caregivers after 30-minute lessons. The role includes paid training, a set weekly schedule, and leadership opportunities that may become available within the first 3–6 months. Weekday lessons end by 8:00 p.m.; there are no Saturday or Sunday night shifts. The position is performed in a warm, humid environment around a chlorinated pool. Instructors may need to lift, stand for extended periods, demonstrate curriculum skills, and perform in-water rescues when necessary. The role also includes scheduled lifeguard shifts, pool-equipment handling, occasional light cleaning, and occasional 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 perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool, including lifting, standing for extended periods, demonstrating curriculum skills, and performing in-water rescues if necessary.

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.
Communicate with parents and guardians about students’ activities and development of their 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.
Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.