Team Member

Superior•Superior, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At Goldfish Swim School, we are hiring year-round swim lesson instructors with growth and cross-training opportunities available within the first 3-6 months. We are passionate about building confident swimmers and careers for our team members. We strive to make a difference by partnering with organizations like the USA Swimming Foundation, Make A Wish Foundation, and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance to support children in learning to swim. We also give back to local communities by educating on water safety and supporting local family programs. Our commitment extends to preventing accidental drowning, the #1 cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4. We are proud of our culture, which has led to multiple Top Workplace awards. We encourage applications from those who feel strongly about working for a culture-driven company that practices its core values.

Requirements

Ability to swim; You’ll go through our in-house lifeguard certification program as part of your training and you must pass a basic swim test (50 yards) to complete the course
Ability to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool for (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary).
Must be available for the above mentioned lesson times (4:00-8:00 Monday through Thursday, 9:00-4:00 on Saturday and Sunday)
Must be available to arrive 15 minutes before lessons start to participate in the pre-shift meeting

Nice To Haves

Ages 16 and up

Responsibilities

Provide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum & educate students on water safety
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 lifeguard functions and/or light cleaning duties as needed
Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours
Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer

Benefits

Company parties
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Competitive wage of $19-$20 per hour and thorough, paid training
Opportunities to grow with Goldfish! We are actively growing our leadership team of Golden Teachers, Trainers (Golden Buddies) and Deck Supervisors
Free swim lessons for children & siblings
Gift cards, swag, staff outings and other rewards like pizza after a long night in the pool
Transferrable skills - communication skills with people of all ages (children, peers, parents and caregivers and managers) as well as leadership skills
Dry-side opportunities - leaders and front desk sales associates began as instructors