Benefits:

Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development

Lifeguard / Head Lifeguard (Mornings, Evenings, and Weekends)

Paid training, set shifts, no late nights!

Not certified yet? All lifeguard and safety certifications are FREE for Goldfish employees!

Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can make a difference every single day? 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 believe in rewarding hard work!

Job Benefits:

Multiple cash bonus programs
Paid training (includes all safety certifications)
Flexible hours & Competitive hourly pay - earn up to $18.00/hour based upon weekly hour commitment
Valuable work experience and advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate
Free group swim lessons for family members (after 3 months of employment)
Advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate - leadership roles available to anyone willing to "dive in"

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary
Interacts with parents/guardians as needed to help ensure a safe learning environment
Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter

Position Requirements:

High energy – you believe work should be fun!
A willingness to learn and grow!
Excellent communication and organizational skills!
Passionate about working with children of all ages and ability levels!

Education/Experience:

Prior experience as lifeguard preferred, but not required - we run certification classes at our facility!
Prior experience with children preferred: child care, camp counselor, coach, or mentor.

Certifications:

Willing to obtain/maintain current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire (courses are run at our facility and all training is paid)

Available Shifts:

Weekday Mornings: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Weekday Evenings: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Weekends: 9am - 3pm

NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer. Goldfish Swim School - Gaithersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Compensation: $0.19 - $0.21 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!

Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!

At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!

We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!

We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service

We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust

We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results

We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!

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.

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Why Dive In With Goldfish?

Paid Training

We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.

Flexible Schedules

Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!

All Are Welcome

At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.

Make Waves...In Your Community

Our team members are literal life-savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!

Make Waves...In Your Career

Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!

High Fives & Tropical Vibes!

We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!

Going for Gold!

We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.

Grow with Goldfish

There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!