Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
Rochester
Lifeguard / Swim Instructor
Part Time • Rochester
Swim Instructor & Lifeguard (Paid Training Included)
Saving and changing lives, every single day.
At Goldfish Swim School, our mission is to teach children how to swim and be safer in and around the water while making their experience GOLDEN! As a Swim Instructor and future Lifeguard, you’ll play an important role in helping children build confidence, develop essential life skills, and enjoy the water safely.
No experience? No problem! We provide paid training to help you succeed. You’ll start as a Swim Instructor earning $15 per hour while learning to teach swim lessons. We’ll cover the cost of your lifeguard certification, and our next certification class is expected in November or December. Once certified, you’ll move into the Lifeguard role earning $17 per hour. By the end of your training, you’ll be cross-trained in both positions!
Perks and Benefits
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Competitive pay: $15/hour as a Swim Instructor and $17/hour as a certified Lifeguard
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Paid training: Get paid while learning, with some training completed from home
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Free lifeguard certification: We cover the cost of your certification
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Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life
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No previous experience required: We’ll teach you the skills you need
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Rewarding work: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach engaging swim lessons to children ages 4 months to 12 years old
- Help swimmers build water safety skills, confidence, and a love of swimming
- Provide active lifeguard supervision and help maintain a safe pool environment once certified
- Respond to emergencies and provide first aid when necessary
- Communicate positively and professionally with parents and families
- Contribute to a welcoming, supportive, and fun environment for our members
Job Qualifications and Skills
- Must be at least 16 years old, in accordance with applicable lifeguard certification requirements
- Comfortable working with children and communicating with parents
- Able to swim 50 meters forward, without swimming on your back. Untimed.
- Reliable, responsible, and eager to learn
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Willingness to complete paid training and obtain lifeguard certification
- Must successfully complete any required background checks before training
Ready to start your first job or build valuable new skills? Join a team where you can make a difference every day. We’ll provide the training and support you need to grow into both a Swim Instructor and a Lifeguard!
About Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School has been an industry leader in the swim lesson community since 2006. We provide a proven, confidence-building curriculum that promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. Our team is made up of enthusiastic, supportive individuals who enjoy working with kids and are committed to making every experience GOLDEN.
If you’re looking for a rewarding job with paid training, opportunities to grow, and a chance to make a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and join our team!
Goldfish Swim School - Rochester is a learn-to-swim facility serving children ages 4 months to 12 years. For additional information, visit www.goldfishswimschool.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The information in this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employees may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employer. Goldfish Swim School - Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 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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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!