Swim Instructor Yorktown Heights

Swim Instructor

Full Time • Yorktown Heights
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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
Goldfish Swim School - Swim Instructor, Paid Training Provided

Calling all aquatic ambassadors! At Goldfish Swim Schools, being a swim instructor means more than just teaching strokes – it's about making a splash in every child's swimming journey. Picture yourself guiding little ones with a smile, igniting their passion for swimming, and becoming their favorite instructor every lesson. But the perks go beyond the pool – we're all about rewarding your dedication with Snack Shack bonuses, pizza parties, gift cards, and more!

Our star instructors are passionate about working with kids, dedicated to delivering exceptional results, and thrive on feedback to continuously improve their craft. Plus, you'll bring your professionalism, punctuality, and accountability to every lesson, making a splash in the lives of young swimmers every day. Join us and make a splash-tacular difference! If you think you can see yourself as a member of the Goldfish family, then check out the job description below! 


See our video on Goldfish Experience: https://youtu.be/TZTVvr5AgIA

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
  • Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
  • Evaluates students’ progress and completes required documentation in a timely manner
  • Interacts professionally with parents/guardians after each swim lesson on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
  • Uses problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
  • Assists with setting up the pool prior to lessons and cleaning up after lessons, including proper storage of all pool equipment and lane lines
  • Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours


Job Requirements and Skills:

  • No experience is necessary. With paid training provided, this is a great job for recent high school graduates and/or college students.
  • Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider is a plus!
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training).
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training)
  • Instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider a plus
  • High School Diploma/GED required, Some College preferred
  • Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications are obtainable by employees in the future, and are rewarded with additional compensation upon completion 
  • For those not certified, Goldfish Swim School provides training at no cost to the employee while they undergo their paid training
  • Certification courses in our facility, which all employees are required to complete within 3 months of employment.


Benefits:

  • Paid training to kickstart your career
  • Opportunities for promotions and growth
  • Flexible hours, even just one shift per week (4 hours)
  • No late nights, with afternoon shifts ending at 8 pm
  • Increased social opportunities for networking and fun


Goldfish Swim School is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see: www.goldfishswimschool.com

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.

Starting Pay Rate: $16/hour with regular opportunities for wage increase


Compensation: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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!