Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Frederick • Frederick, MD

2d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School - Frederick is hiring year-round, part-time Swim Instructors to teach children water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Instructors teach 30-minute lessons and communicate students’ progress and accomplishments to parents and caregivers. Lifeguard certification is included in paid training, and instructors are expected to work scheduled shifts as lifeguards as part of the role. The job offers a set weekly schedule, leadership opportunities that may be available within the first 3–6 months, and weekday lessons that end by 8:00 p.m.; there are no Saturday or Sunday night shifts. Work takes place in a warm, humid setting around a chlorinated pool, with a usually moderate noise level.

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.
• Teach students water safety and proper swim techniques.
• Educate students on safety rules and regulations to help prevent accidents.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents and guardians about students’ activities and development of swimming 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 lifeguard shifts.
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the employer.

Benefits

• Company parties.
• Free uniforms.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training and development.
• Employee discounts.
• Frequent and regular pay increases as skills grow.
• Set weekly schedule.
• Thorough, paid training with lifeguard certification included.
• Pay of $16–$18 per hour.
• Valuable work experience.
• Social opportunities.
• 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