Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Wexford•Pine Township, PA

7h•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Goldfish Swim School - Wexford 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, assess students’ progress, complete required paperwork, and communicate with parents and caregivers about students’ development and accomplishments. The role includes paid training, including lifeguard certification, and a set weekly schedule. Weekday lessons end at 8:00 p.m.; the posting says there are no late Saturday or Sunday nights. Leadership opportunities may be available within the first 3–6 months. The work takes place in a warm, humid setting around a chlorinated pool and involves standing for extended periods, lifting, demonstrating swimming skills, and performing in-water rescues if necessary. Noise levels are usually moderate.

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 work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard.
Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool.
Ability to lift, stand for extended periods, demonstrate curriculum skills, and perform in-water rescues if necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide swim instruction using the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Teach students water safety and proper swimming 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 swim-skill development.
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, including window washing, deck mopping, and trash removal.
Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside regular working hours.
Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employer.
Work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard after completing the required certification training.