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Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Nov 2025
💰 $38,000/yr

About the role

Responsive recruiter Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
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! 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 flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Goldfish Swim School (Milford) offers a growth program with the opportunity for up to FOUR promotions in the first 90 days! As well as a robust Anniversary and Recognition Program! We LOVE to celebrate our staff with cash incentives, gift cards and more!

We are looking for a SWIM INSTRUCTORS and LIFEGUARDS! We have an immediate need for all 7 days and morning and event shifts AND we offer paid training!

Benefits:
  • Leadership roles 
  • Flexible hours 
  • Great pay 
  • Valuable work experience 
  • Increased social opportunities 
  • Future references/referrals
Requirements:
  • Ability to work with children 
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills 
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training)
Job Title: Swim Instructor/Lifeguard 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.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. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
  5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
  6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
  7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
  8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
  9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
  10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
  11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
  12. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
  13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Certificates and Licenses:  Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Paid training for those not certified is provided.  Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

Must be at least 15 years old to apply.  Compensation: $15.25 - $19.00 per hour


Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!

You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.

When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!

 

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