Swim Instructor

Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Check out Goldfish Swim School!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

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 is seeking qualified applications for a Swim Instructor in Norwalk, CT.

Job summary: The Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Duties and responsibilities:

Provides one-on-one swim instruction with students based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Evaluates student progress and submits daily reports.

Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parent satisfaction.

Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Notifies management of maintenance, cleanliness and damage issues as needed.

Promotes safety rules and regulations and follows proper accident reporting procedures.

Attend mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.

Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Preferred qualifications:

16+ years old.

CPR/AED certification, must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Experience working as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor, camp counselor and/or childcare provider.

Work environment: Swim instructors spend the majority of their working time in the pool with students. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

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.