Swim Instructor Lifeguard Arlington Heights

Swim Instructor Lifeguard

Part Time • Arlington Heights
Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
Position with a Purpose:

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!

Why You’ll Love Working at Goldfish::

  • Paid Training
  • Free Snacks
  • Free Uniform
  • +$1/hour for working 34 hours in a Bi-weekly pay period
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • Employee of the Month Bonus
  • Shift pick up bonus up to $250
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonus
  • Free Swim Lessons for immediate family members
A Role Built on Relationships: 

Our Swim Instructors do more than teach lessons. They build trust with students, encourage progress, and create consistency that families count on. We value team members who want to stay, develop their skills, and become a familiar, encouraging presence for swimmers over time. At Goldfish, long-term commitment matters because relationships are at the heart of how students grow.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Teach swimmers water safety and technique in accordance with our proprietary curriculum
  • Provide positive reinforcement to swimmers
  • Communicate with parents on swimmers' progress
Schedule:

  • Part-time, year-round schedule; each shift is approximately 4 hours
  • Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:30 p.m.
  • Weekend Saturday/Sunday shifts starting around 8:30am
Education/Experience:

  • Swim experience preferred, but not required. The desire to work with children is a must.
Certificates and Licenses: None required to apply. 

  • We will train for Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification.
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour




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!