Swim Instructor

Richmond•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Swim Instructor teaches students water safety and proper swimming techniques using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Instructors teach 30-minute lessons, assess students’ progress, complete required paperwork, and communicate with parents and caregivers about students’ development and accomplishments. The role also includes maintaining pool equipment and class materials, occasional light cleaning, and attending mandatory workshops or in-service training outside regular working hours. The position is year-round and part-time, with a set weekly schedule, paid training that includes lifeguard certification, 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. Work takes place in a warm, humid environment 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 as part of training.
Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting around a chlorinated pool.
Ability to lift, stand for extended periods, demonstrate curriculum skills, and perform in-water rescues if necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Teach students 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 lesson activities and students’ swimming-skill development.
Use problem-solving and creative thinking to identify and address 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, including window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal.
Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.
Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned by the employer.
Work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard after completing the required certification training.