Swim Instructor Full Time
Full Time • Grand Rapids
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Smile… it’s a small action that makes a big difference!
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!
Our team is growing, and we are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. We provide paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, a rewarding work environment, and a one-of-a-kind culture that will make you smile too!
Role: Swim Instructor
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
● Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents; rescues and administers first aid when necessary
● Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues
● Evaluates students’ progress and completes paperwork timely
● Advances through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
● Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members
Job Qualifications and Skills
● Ability to work with children
● Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
● Problem solver and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
● Must pass background examinations prior to training
Safety Standards:
The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:
● Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas
● Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment
● Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus
If you, or someone you know, desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.
Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids 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 http://www.goldfishswimschool.com.
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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!
Our team is growing, and we are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. We provide paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, a rewarding work environment, and a one-of-a-kind culture that will make you smile too!
Role: Swim Instructor
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
● Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents; rescues and administers first aid when necessary
● Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues
● Evaluates students’ progress and completes paperwork timely
● Advances through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
● Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members
Job Qualifications and Skills
● Ability to work with children
● Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
● Problem solver and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
● Excellent communication and organizational skills
● Must pass background examinations prior to training
Safety Standards:
The safety of our swimmers, parents and team members is of the utmost importance. Goldfish Swim School follows all CDC and WHO safety standards along with following any local guidelines. In addition here are some additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:
● Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas
● Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment
● Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virus
If you, or someone you know, desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.
Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids 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 http://www.goldfishswimschool.com.
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Goldfish Swim School - Grand Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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!