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Swim Instructor and Lifeguard with Training Provided

Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School Salary
Ashburn, VA Part Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Saving and changing lives, every single day.

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN Working for Goldfish Swim School will allow you to provide children and families with necessary life skills to combat the ever growing drowning statistics. Whether you are in the pool leading instruction for our swimmers or warmly greeting our members in our tropical lobby as a front desk representative, you are making an impact.

Job Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • High energy
  • Strong work ethic

Job Title : Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Reports to : Deck Supervisor

FLSA Status : Non-exempt

Summary : Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
  • Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
  • Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Interacts with parents / guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
  • Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
  • Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
  • Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
  • Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
  • Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
  • Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
  • Attend required / mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
  • Education / Experience :   High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor / coach, camp counselor and / or childcare provider required. Swimming experience is preferred. Certificates and Licenses : Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications are required before starting work, but obtaining these certifications are available in-house prior to beginning work.

    Work Environment : While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

    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 Sample Job PostingsThe CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should remove or inactivate the virus
  • Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further minimizing the spread of any airborne virusIndustry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most indoor spaces
  • Compensation : $16.00 per hour

    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!

    Salary : $16

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