Crew Member - PAID TRAINING

Job Title: Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Reports to: Deck Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Works as part of a dynamic crew to instruct kiddos aged 4 months - 12 years on water safety and proper swim techniques with a thorough understanding of Goldfish Swim School curriculum and best practices. Uses SwimPlay, singing, and games to facilitate confidence and learning. Participates in monthly team-building meetings and events to hone lifesaving skills and build workplace culture. Opportunities for professional development and bonuses are plentiful in this role!
The Ideal Candidate For This Position is:

• High-energy
• Organized
• Eager to learn and grow professional skills
• Interested in a kid-focused career path
• A strong communicator

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid on-the-job training
• Same day pay! Work a shift and get part of your pay at the end of the day!
• Culture-driven company
• Employee recognition
• Opportunity for growth and promotion

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
• Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate
• Participates in set up and clean up of the pool area before and after shifts by: maintaining proper storage of pool equipment, placing and removing lane lines, clearing out skimmer baskets, and participating in pre and post shift.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Safety Standards: The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines.
Education/Experience: Must be at least 15 years old to apply. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred but not required. Swimming experience is preferred. Clear background check is required.
Certificates and Licenses: CPR, AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer. Goldfish Swim School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want to work at Goldfish Swim School?
• In order to work a full shift during the week, you need to be at least 16 years old. Do you meet this requirement?
• Are you able to work Tuesday and/or Wednesday from 8:45am - 12:10pm for at least the next 6 months?
• Are you available to work at least one evening shift during the week (Monday-Thursday) from 3:10pm - 7:40pm for at least the next 6 months?
• Are you able to work at least one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) a week from 8:10am - 12:40pm for at least the next 6 months?
• Are you able to commit to working at Goldfish for at least the next 6 months as well as maintain the same schedule in the fall?

Work Location: In person