Swim Instructor

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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.

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

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 :

• Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
• Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interacts with parents / guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
• Acts as a GSS ambassador to ensure parental satisfaction.
• Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
• Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
• Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
• Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
• Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
• Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
• Attend required / mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Education / Experience : High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor / coach, camp counselor and / or childcare provider required.

Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred. Certificates and Licenses : Ellis Lifeguard certification preferred, must be willing to obtain lifeguard certification within first 90 days of employment.

Ellis CPR, Ellis First Aid, and Ellis AED certifications required or if a valid equivalent is held then these must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

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

Compensation : $11.00 - $11.50 per hour