Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Fox Chapel•Fox Chapel, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Our swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. Yes, you can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career! Who are we? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that’s perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. You will instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress (and celebrate the accomplishments!) with parents and caregivers. At Goldfish Swim School - Fox Chapel, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are behind every decision we make, both in water and in life. That includes the commitment to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust. We’re dedicated to building a team who is diverse in background, identity, perspective, culture and experience. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are. If you think you can see yourself as part of the GOLDEN Experience, we encourage you to continue and apply!

Requirements

Ability to work with children
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training and work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard
Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, 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
Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
Use problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment
Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons
Perform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion
Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours
Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer

Benefits

Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Growth opportunities with frequent & regular pay increases as you grow your skills
Set weekly schedule - always know when you’re working
Thorough, paid training with lifeguard certification included
Great pay (starting @ $17 per hour)
Valuable work experience
Social opportunities
Future references/referrals
Free swim lessons for children & siblings
Weekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights), no Saturday/Sunday nights