Goldfish Swim School - Lifeguard (evenings and weekends)

Calling all aquatic regulators! At Goldfish Swim Schools, being a lifeguard means more than just keeping an eye on the pool – it's about changing lives. Picture yourself in flip flops and giving out high fives, all while helping kids reach their goals and making a splash in their lives. But the perks don't stop there – we're all about recognizing your hard work with Snack Shack bonuses, pizza parties, gift cards, and other awesome rewards. If you're ready to make a difference, love working with kids, and want to be a part of our tight-knit team, then come join us at Goldfish Swim School. Let's dive in and make some waves together!

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

Get ready to join the ranks of industry leaders at Goldfish Swim School! Since 2006, we've been making waves in the swim lesson community, and our Yorktown Heights and New Rochelle teams are only getting stronger. We're on the lookout for enthusiastic team players who thrive on a can-do attitude and love working with kids. With us, you'll dive into paid on-the-job training, enjoy flexible scheduling to fit your life, and bask in a rewarding work environment that'll keep you smiling day in and day out. Plus, our one-of-a-kind culture is sure to make a splash in your life too! If you're ready to join a winning team and be part of something truly special, then Goldfish Swim School is the place for you. Come make a splash with us!

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests in the event of an accident or emergency
Communicates the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
Ensures that medical services are contacted by most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency
Advance through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
Assists with cleaning/maintenance as necessary during the shift
Provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members

Job Qualifications and Skills:

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 certification will be required. For those not certified, Goldfish Swim School provides 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 $16.25 - Must be certified

Compensation: $16.25 - $18.00 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.

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!