Lifeguard and Swim Instructor with Training Provided

Job Description

Saving and changing lives, every single day.

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! Working for Goldfish Swim School will allow you to provide children and families with necessary life skills to combat the ever growing drowning statistics. Whether you are in the pool leading instruction for our swimmers or warmly greeting our members in our tropical lobby as a front desk representative, you are making an impact.

About Goldfish Swim School:

Goldfish Swim School has been an industry leader in the swim lesson community since 2006. Our team is growing, and we are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. We provide paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, a rewarding work environment, and a one-of-a-kind culture that will make you smile, too!

Job Qualifications and Skills

Ability to work with children

Excellent communication and organizational skills

High energy

Strong work ethic

Job Title: Lifeguard

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary: Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of the Goldfish Swim School by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an accident or emergency.

Communicate the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently.

Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Ensures that medical services (EMS or other) are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency.

Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.

Completes accident/incident reports as necessary.

Maintains a clean and safe facility as directed/assigned.

Assists with closing and securing the facility.Education/Experience:

High school or college student with Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid Certifications, but obtaining these certifications are available to in-house prior to beginning work. Prefer 6 months experience as lifeguard at an aquatic facility or camp.

Work Environment:

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

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. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:

Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas

Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment Sample Job Postings

The CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should remove or inactivate the virus

Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus

Industry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most indoor spacesIf you, or someone you know, desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.

Goldfish Ashburn is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see

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 Ashburn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.