Swim Instructor Job at Goldfish Careers, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Goldfish Careers
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! Splash into spring with the best job! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

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 awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and consistent shifts to ensure a work/life balance. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits:

  • Leadership roles
  • Competitive pay starting at $14 per hour, up to $17 per hour
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals

Requirements:

  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Job Title: Swim Instructor

Reports to: Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Instructs students ages 3-12 years old on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
  2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
  3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
  4. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
  5. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
  6. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
  7. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education/Experience: Must be at least 15 years old. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider a plus. 

Certificates and Licenses:  We provide training for Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification. 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Shift work

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