Weekday Morning Swim Instructor and Lifeguard
Goldfish Swim SchoolAbout the role
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<div><strong>SWIM INSTRUCTOR - PAID Training provided! <br> Earn $15 to $17 per hour </strong></div><div><br></div><div>
<strong>Goldfish offers:<br></strong><br>
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<li><strong>Competitive pay earning up to $15 to $17 per hour</strong></li>
<li><strong>Paid training with no previous swim experience required</strong></li>
<li><strong>Comprehensive health insurance for full-time team members</strong></li>
<li><strong>Multiple growth opportunities in management</strong></li>
<li><strong>Robust employee referral incentive program. </strong></li>
</ul><div>Other benefits:<br><br>
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<li>Leadership roles</li>
<li>Flexible hours</li>
<li>Valuable work experience</li>
<li>Increased social opportunities</li>
<li>Future references/referrals</li>
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<strong>Requirements:<br></strong><br>
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<li>Ability to work with children</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills</li>
<li>Must have or be willing to obtain lifeguard shallow water attendant certification along with CPR, First Aid, and AED certification. (Details on this will be provided during the interview process)</li>
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<strong>Job Title</strong>: Swim Instructor<br><br>
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<strong>Reports to</strong>: Deck Supervisor<br><br>
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<strong>FLSA Status</strong>: Non-Exempt<br><br>
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<strong>Summary</strong>: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.<br><br>
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<strong>Duties and Responsibilities:<br></strong><br>
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<li>Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.</li>
<li>Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.</li>
<li>Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.</li>
<li>Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.</li>
<li>Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.</li>
<li>Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.</li>
<li>Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.</li>
<li>Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.</li>
<li>Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.</li>
<li>Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.</li>
<li>Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.</li>
<li>Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.</li>
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<strong>Education/Experience</strong>: Must be 16 years of age or older. High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare preferred.<br><br><strong>Background: </strong>Goldfish employees come from a variety of backgrounds. Here are a few examples: </div><ul>
<li>Childcare </li>
<li>Camp Counselor</li>
<li>Fitness Instructor</li>
<li>High School Student</li>
<li>College Student</li>
<li>Sports Coaches</li>
<li>Fast Food Industry</li>
<li>Retail Industry</li>
<li>Service Industry</li>
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<strong>Certificates and Licenses</strong>: Must obtain Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification through Ellis & Associates within 90 days of hire. You will be offered course times upon hire. We have trained lifeguard instructors on staff to assist in completing this certification.<br><br>
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<strong>Work Environment</strong>: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.<br><br>
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