Swim Instructor

Company: Goldfish Swim School - Winter Park
Location: Winter Park
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

If you love working with children and want to have a blast when you come to work, Goldfish is the place for you! We have a wonderful warm and tropical atmosphere that will make you smile every day when you come to work. We wear flip flops, we sing on the job, we give high fives freely, but most importantly, we love our employees and reward them for their hard work.

We are currently hiring multiple energetic Swim Instructors who have a passion for kids and the water. Must be able to work 2 shifts per week (min 8-10 hours) and be available 1 weekend day minimum. Prior swim experience is not necessary, but a willingness to learn and have FUN is a must!

A Few Things About Us:
We work hard, but love to have fun with our students and each other!
Training is paid and Lifeguard/CPR courses are provided in-facility once per month exclusively to Goldfish employees!
Shifts are set each week and consistent until YOU request a new schedule!
Financial bonuses and advancement opportunities including supervisory and management positions!
Wonderful warm and tropical atmosphere centered around kids and family comfort!
Some Swim Teacher responsibilities include:
Making a difference in children's lives by teaching them life skills including swimming, diving, floating, treading water, and even how to be brave, building confidence, and celebrating each small success!
Being fun and positive at all times- even when life is hard for us, our students deserve our sunniest selves!
Providing continuous feedback to students and parents weekly after lessons
Ensuring swimmer safety during class and encouraging students to follow the "Golden Safety Rules"
Once per month required to attend paid in-service & training outside of regular working hours.
Lifeguard Duties and Responsibilities: - All of our teachers are also lifeguard certified - This does not mean that candidates will be required to work a lifeguard shift -

Qualifications / Experience:
Previous swim instruction or swim coach experience preferred for teaching position, but not required.
Experience working with children.
Relate well to children, parents, team members, and have great communication skills.
Must have or obtain AED/CPR/First Aid certifications as a condition of employment within 90 days (Courses are provided by facility staff once per month, limited exclusively to Goldfish Swim School staff members!)
Shallow Water Lifeguard certification - Ellis preferred, Red Cross accepted
Required to attend monthly trainings to keep up with certifications
Candidate Profile:
Outgoing and energetic personality
Friendly, positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and well organized
---Ability to multi-task
Focused on SAFETY
---Flexible and able to adapt to company growth and evolving responsibilities
Must be comfortable working with and around young children
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor heat, humidity, and chlorinated water. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

If you are a team player, energetic, are excited to work with children and make a difference in their lives, then this is the job for you!

Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.%22692972% %%sports%%

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