Team Member

Fox Chapel • Fox Chapel, PA

13d • 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. This role is suitable for individuals aged 16 and up, and can be a great after-school or second job. Goldfish Swim School is committed to making a global difference by partnering with organizations like the USA Swimming Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. We also give back to local communities by educating on water safety and supporting local family programs. We are dedicated to preventing accidental drowning, the leading cause of injury-related death in children aged 1-4. Our company culture has been recognized with Top Workplace awards, reflecting our team's dedication. We encourage individuals who value a culture-driven company with strong core values to apply.

Requirements

• Ability to swim
• Must pass a basic swim test (50 yards) to complete the in-house lifeguard certification program
• 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)
• Must be available for the specified lesson times: 9:00-1:00 and 4:00-8:00 Monday through Friday, 9:00-3:00 on Saturday and 9:00-4:00 Sunday
• Must be available to arrive 15 minutes before lessons start for the pre-shift meeting

Nice To Haves

• Interest in dry-side opportunities

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

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Competitive wage of $17 per hour
• Thorough, paid training
• Opportunities to grow with Goldfish (Golden Teachers, Trainers (Golden Buddies) and Deck Supervisors)
• Free swim lessons for children & siblings
• Gift cards, swag, staff outings and other rewards
• Transferable skills (communication, leadership)
• Potential for dry-side opportunities (leaders, front desk sales associates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed