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Children's Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

United States, Fairview Park 13.00 - 16.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted December 28, 2025

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Goldfish Swim School instructors build the confidence of young children by teaching them a critical life skill. Our team makes learning to swim fun while using a proven curriculum that gets results. Instructors typically teach for 3-5 hours per shift and are scheduled the same days each week to build a rapport with students that helps build progress. There are no late nights and our shifts are perfect for anyone wanting a predictable schedule that allows you to enjoy other activities!

Job Responsibility

  • Teaches swim lessons to children using Goldfish Swim School's proven, award-wininng curriculum
  • Coaches, motivates and supports children who are learning to swim
  • Provides continuous feedback to Deck Supervisors on swimmer progress and completes quarterly evaluations for students
  • Uses problem solving/creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
  • Develops positive relationships with swimmers and families
  • Ensures swimmer safety at all times
  • Sets up, organizes and puts away lesson equipment
  • Attends staff meetings, trainings and in-services as scheduled
  • Follows all Goldfish policies, rules and regulations including emergency and safety procedures

Requirements

  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Ability to instruct swimming lessons (40 hours of paid training is provided.)
  • Knowledge of swim strokes
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated team player with the desire to continuously improve through positive feedback and coaching
  • Available to work weekends
  • Must pass background check

Nice to have

Lifeguard certification is a plus (Goldfish certifies employees on-site and provides a $100 certification bonus.)

What we offer

  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
  • $100 Ellis Lifeguard Certification Bonus
  • Free swim lessons for immediate family
  • Employee incentives for subbing and providing exemplary service
  • Advancement opportunities

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