Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Lake Ridge • Lake Ridge, VA

10d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School is hiring year-round, part-time Swim Instructors. The role involves teaching children water safety and swimming techniques according to the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, then communicating each student’s progress to parents or caregivers after 30-minute lessons. The position includes paid training with lifeguard certification and offers a set weekly schedule, opportunities for skill development and leadership, and a warm, humid pool environment. Weekday lessons end by 8:00 p.m.; the posting states there are no Saturday or Sunday night shifts. Instructors may also work scheduled shifts as lifeguards and attend 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 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, 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 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.
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.
• Work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard after completing the required certification training.

Benefits

• Frequent and regular pay increases as skills grow.
• Set weekly schedule.
• Thorough paid training, including lifeguard certification.
• Pay of $14–$16 per hour.
• Valuable work experience.
• Social opportunities.
• Future references and referrals.
• Free swim lessons for employees’ children and siblings.
• Leadership opportunities may be available within the first 3–6 months.
• Shout awards, gift cards, and social events for employees.

What This Job Offers

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