Team Member

About the Role

We’re hiring year-round swim lesson instructors with growth and cross-training opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. At Goldfish Swim School, we’re passionate about building confident swimmers and careers for our team members. Join us to explore fin-tastic opportunities, even if this is your after-school or second job.

Goldfish Swim School is committed to:

• Making a global difference by partnering with the USA Swimming Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance to support children in learning to swim.
• Giving back to local communities through water safety education and supporting local family programs, including Highmark’s Caring Place.
• Providing free swim lessons to families of newborns in partnership with local hospitals.
• Contributing to the prevention of accidental drowning, the #1 cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4.
• Building a team that values the culture we’ve created, reflected in our Top Workplace awards.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
• Evaluate students’ progress and complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Interact with parents/guardians about students’ swim skills and development.
• Use problem-solving and creative thinking to address challenges students encounter.
• Maintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment, including setting up and removing lane lines and class materials.
• Perform lifeguard functions and light cleaning duties as needed.
• Attend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
• Fulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to swim; you’ll complete an in-house lifeguard certification program and pass a basic swim test (50 yards).
• Ability to work in a warm, humid, chlorinated pool environment (lifting, standing for extended periods, demonstrating skills, and performing in-water rescues if necessary).
• This is an in-water position with 4-hour shifts; may be challenging for individuals with certain medical conditions or sensitive skin.
• Must be comfortable with moderate noise levels.
• Open to individuals ages 16 and up.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17–$19 per hour.
• Thorough, paid training to build confidence in your abilities.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles (Golden Teachers, Trainers, Deck Supervisors).
• Free swim lessons for children and siblings.
• Gift cards, swag, staff outings, and rewards (e.g., pizza after shifts).
• Transferable skills in communication, leadership, and responsibility.
• Free uniforms, food, and snacks.
• Potential to transition into dry-side roles (e.g., front desk, sales).

Schedule

• Part-time position with set lesson times:
• Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00 PM–8:00 PM.
• Saturday–Sunday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
• Consistent weekly schedule (e.g., every Monday from 4:00 PM–8:00 PM).
• Arrive 15 minutes before lessons for pre-shift meetings.
• No half-shifts or mid-shifts; must be available for full lesson blocks.

Pay

$17–$19 per hour.