Swim Instructor / Lifeguard Birmingham

Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Part Time • Birmingham
Benefits:
  • Company parties
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
Are you looking to start a job today that will fit with your school schedule?  We are currently hiring swim instructors to teach our young swimmers during the school year.  Our after school classes are a perfect compliment to your schedule! 

Jump start your career in early childhood development, pediatric medicine or exercise science!  Colleges love to see students developing the skills they will need in their future professions with our entry level positions!  Get started with us at Goldfish Swim School.  We are looking for swim instructors to teach in the evenings and on weekends!  This is an entry level position; we provide all of our training!  Join our team and share the FUN-damentals of water safety!
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.
Compensation: $14.00 - $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!