Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading swim instruction company in Chester is seeking a Swim Instructor to teach students water safety and swim techniques. Responsibilities include conducting swim lessons, ensuring safety, and maintaining pool areas. Candidates should have at least two years of swimming instruction experience and relevant certifications such as lifeguard and CPR. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Experience as a certified lifeguard or youth sports instructor required.
• Swimming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques.
• Evaluates students’ progress and interacts with parents/guardians.
• Maintains pool equipment and ensures safety rules are followed.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years as a swimming instructor

Tools

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Job Title

Swim Instructor

Reports to

Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
12. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider required. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses

Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.

Work Environment

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Leadership roles
• Great pay
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals

Requirements

• Ability to work with children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background examinations (included with training)