Swim Instructor

Job Description

We’re looking for an energetic & responsible Swim Instructor that has experience working with children (no swim instructor experience necessary). For this role, dependability & great attitude are key. You’re a team player & love going the extra mile helping children become safer in and around the water. You are a people person and enjoy working with children, interacting with the public & have a passion for teaching/coaching. You enjoy a positive work culture and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining focus & safety.

This is a part time position located in Boise for 10-30 hours a week. Hours are flexible and can include weekdays, weekends, mornings or afternoons/evenings. Pay starts at $13-$14/hr depending on experience.

Shifts needed:

M-F 345pm-730pm

T, W, F & S 830am-100pm

Sun 1145am-400pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum

Enforces safety rules & regulations to prevent accidents

Makes rescues & administers first aid when necessary

Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner

Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities & development of students’ swim skills

Acts as a Goldfish “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction

Uses problem solving & creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter

Inspects pool areas before & after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues and reports issues to management as appropriate

Maintains & ensures proper storage of all pool equipment, places & removes lane lines

Reports accidents & incidents to management, completes required documentation & paperwork

Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed

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

Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age requirement is 15

Swimming experience is helpful, but not required

Ability to work with children

Ability to learn, be trained & coached

Experience as a swim instructor, certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Certificates and Licenses: CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (provided by us)

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

COMPANY INFORMATION

Are you looking for a job where you can learn and grow while having fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award-winning franchise that is not your typical company.

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. Goldfish Swim School Boise is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years.

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout out awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.

We are looking for individuals who share our Core Values:

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN EXPERIENCE!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! CUSTOMER SERVICE

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, and TRUST

We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS

We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!

Benefits

Leadership roles

Flexible hours

Great pay

Valuable work experience

Increased social opportunities

Future references/referrals

Staff outings, team bonding

Major holidays off

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.

Part-time