Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Goldfish Careers
Birmingham, MI


Back to School, Back to Pool! Are you looking for a part time job to compliment your busy school schedule. Look no further! We are seeking team members who love kids, water safety and having a splashing good time! If your future goals include early childhood education, pediatrics, health sciences or fitness this is a great starting place for your career!

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.

See what the team has to say about working at Goldfish Swim School!
https://youtu.be/G8ekQrgnN_0?feature=shared

Perks and Benefits:

  • Paid on-the-job training
  • No experience necessary - this position is entry level!
  • Flexible part time scheduling
  • Culture driven company
  • Employee recognition programs

Primary 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.

Job Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to work with children
  • Entry level position - no previous professional experience required!
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management skills
  • High energy
  • Strong work ethic
  • Must pass background examinations prior to training

About Goldfish Swim School:

Goldfish Swim School has been an industry leader in the swim lesson community since 2006. 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!

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.

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. GFSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 2025-09-08

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