Lifeguard
Part Time • Elmhurst
Job Description- Entry Level Lifeguard
We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude, and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. That is “why we smile!
Goldfish Swim School Core Values:
• 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, and TRUST.
• We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
• We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!
We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip-flops. We work in a 90-degree pool and tropical environment! We love our employees and reward hard work with shout-out awards, gift cards, Lunch/Dinners, and fun social events! We offer paid training and 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.
Full Time:
• 20 Hours or more
• Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
• Leadership opportunities
• BCBS PPO & HSA Health Insurance with options for Dental & Vision
• Accrued PTO from the Start
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• $13-$16/hr with regular increases and bonuses
Part-Time:
• Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
• Accrued PTO from the Start
• Leadership opportunities
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• $12-$14/hr with regular increases and bonuses
Requirements:
• Ability to work with children
• Previous swimming experience but not required (We will train the right candidate!)
• Must be willing to work in the water for 3-4 hours on some shifts
• Must be able to work 1 weekend day (Saturday or Sunday- 4-hour shift) and some evenings (until 7:30)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background checks (included with training)
• MUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
• Ellis Lifeguard Certification is required within the first 90 days of hire. (We provide In-House certification)
Job Title: Lifeguard
Reports to: Deck Supervisor/Pool Operations Manager/AGM/GM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on a thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Certificates and Licenses: Training available on site. Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.
Keywords: Kids, Children, Child Care, Education, Instruction, Instructor, Teacher, Daycare, Fun Job, Part-Time, Growth, Swim, School, Work with Kids, Customer Service, Receptionist, Flexible, Engaging Job, After School Job, Camp, Counselor, Coach, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter, Water Safety, Lifeguard, Pool Job, Leadership, Rescue, Safety, Fun, Entry Level, Hire Immediately
We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude, and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. That is “why we smile!
Goldfish Swim School Core Values:
• 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, and TRUST.
• We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
• We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!
We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip-flops. We work in a 90-degree pool and tropical environment! We love our employees and reward hard work with shout-out awards, gift cards, Lunch/Dinners, and fun social events! We offer paid training and 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.
Full Time:
• 20 Hours or more
• Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
• Leadership opportunities
• BCBS PPO & HSA Health Insurance with options for Dental & Vision
• Accrued PTO from the Start
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• $13-$16/hr with regular increases and bonuses
Part-Time:
• Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
• Accrued PTO from the Start
• Leadership opportunities
• Valuable work experience
• Increased social opportunities
• Future references/referrals
• $12-$14/hr with regular increases and bonuses
Requirements:
• Ability to work with children
• Previous swimming experience but not required (We will train the right candidate!)
• Must be willing to work in the water for 3-4 hours on some shifts
• Must be able to work 1 weekend day (Saturday or Sunday- 4-hour shift) and some evenings (until 7:30)
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Must pass background checks (included with training)
• MUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
• Ellis Lifeguard Certification is required within the first 90 days of hire. (We provide In-House certification)
Job Title: Lifeguard
Reports to: Deck Supervisor/Pool Operations Manager/AGM/GM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on a thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Certificates and Licenses: Training available on site. Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.
Keywords: Kids, Children, Child Care, Education, Instruction, Instructor, Teacher, Daycare, Fun Job, Part-Time, Growth, Swim, School, Work with Kids, Customer Service, Receptionist, Flexible, Engaging Job, After School Job, Camp, Counselor, Coach, Tutor, Nanny, Babysitter, Water Safety, Lifeguard, Pool Job, Leadership, Rescue, Safety, Fun, Entry Level, Hire Immediately
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.
Compensation: $12.00 - $16.00 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!