Swim instructor and lifeguard Job at Goldfish Swim School - Gilbride Management Group (GMG) (Closter)

Swim instructor and lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Gilbride Management Group (GMG)

Location:
United States , Closter

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

16.50 - 20.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Our swimmers are not only diving into great lessons, our employees are also diving into great opportunities! At Goldfish Swim School, we care about providing top-notch swim lessons and making every moment Golden. We offer part-time hours, a set weekly schedule and a growth track in place to build your skills and achievements. You can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job.

Job Responsibility:

Ensuring success of swim lessons by preparing class materials and reviewing lesson themes
Teaching 4 swimmers per class (6 in infant/parent-and-me lessons) through a curriculum of water safety, swim and swimplay skills
Teaching consecutive 30-minute lessons for a 4-hour shift
Communicating progress and celebrating accomplishments with parents and caregivers
Lifeguarding and supervising lessons as requested or needed
Guiding new swimmers through their first days and supporting their progress

Requirements:

Must know how to swim
Availability for set groups of lessons (4:00-8:00 Monday through Friday, 8:30-3:30 on Saturday, 8:30-3:30 on Sunday)
Ability to arrive 10 minutes before swim lessons start
Ability to work the same part-time scheduled days every week
Must be patient & genuine
Must have communication skills to work with children, parents, and team members
Ability to do quality work and represent the school's mission
Treating people with integrity, compassion, and trust

Nice to have:

Passion for helping others
Fin-tastic personality
Experience as a Child Care Worker, Camp Counselor, Babysitter, Nanny, Elementary Education or Teachers Aide, Lifeguard or swimmer, Coach or Fitness Instructor, Stay-at-Home Parent, After School Program Staff

What we offer:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Paid training and certifications
Consistent, 4-hour shifts
Flexibility to pick up extra hours
Indoor, year-round work environment
Recognition and rewards (gift cards, swag, pizza, staff outings, events)
Support from leaders and team
Growth track from swim instructor to lifeguard, Golden Teacher, Deck Supervisor and beyond

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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