Swim Instructor

Needham•Needham, MA

1d•$15 - $19

About The Position

Are you ready for a job that's actually fun? Are you looking for a job that will work with your life schedule? If you love working with kids and have a passion for swimming, we’ve got the perfect gig for you at Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company! We change lives. We help children reach their goals of safety and fun in the water. We wear flip flops. We work in a no-shiver temperature controlled pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate. Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives! You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim. When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments! Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values! At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team! We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience! We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate! Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Requirements

Ability to work with children
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Must pass background examinations (included with training)
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
Evaluates students’ progress, and completes status updates in a timely manner.
Interacts with guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment.
Places and removes lane lines.
Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.