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Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Sugar Land

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#Non-Exempt#Swim Instructor#Water Safety#First Aid#CPR/AED#Curriculum#Safety Rules#Lifeguard#Swim Techniques#Childcare
#Camp Counselor
#Pool Equipment
Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$10 - $10 / HOURPosted 10 months ago

Location

Sugar Land, Texas

Salary

$10 - $10 / HOUR

Quick overview

The instructor provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum, enforces safety rules, and performs rescues or administers first aid when necessary. Duties also include evaluating student progress, interacting with parents, and maintaining pool area cleanliness and equipment storage.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider, along with two or more years as a swimming instructor. Required certifications include Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid, and the ability to work with children and possess excellent communication skills is essential.

high schoolProblem SolvingPaperwork CompletionCreative ThinkingWater SafetyProgress EvaluationFirst Aid AdministrationCurriculum InstructionEquipment StorageParent InteractionSafety Rule EnforcementSwim TechniquesRescue AdministrationPool Maintenance InspectionDeck Teaching

Job description

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun?
  • Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference?
  • Check out Goldfish Swim School!
  • We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!
  • We change lives.
  • We help children reach their goals.
  • We wear flip flops.
  • We work in a 90-degree pool.
  • We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events!
  • We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.
  • Even better?
  • Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate.

Benefits

  • Leadership roles
  • Flexible hours
  • Great pay
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals

Requirements

  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Job Title

  • Swim
  • Instructor
  • 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

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible hours
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Great pay
  • Leadership roles
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals

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Goldfish Swim School - Sugar Land

Goldfish Swim School was founded in 2005 by husband and wife team Chris and Jenny McCuiston. Chris and Jenny took a concept that they formulated with nearly two years of research, and cultivated a business that provides results in the learn-to-swim environment that you simply...

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IndustryHealth, Wellness & Fitness
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
HQTroy, Michigan

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1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. 2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary. 3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner. 4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills. 5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction. 6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter. 7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate. 8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines. 9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork. 10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed. 11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion. 12. Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours. 13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

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. Two or more years as a swimming instructor required. Swimming experience preferred.
  • Certificates and
  • Licenses: Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required. Shallow water attendant highly recommended.
  • Work
  • Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.

Market context

Texas swim instructor roles need certified safety skills

In Texas, swim instructor openings are often tied to community pools, YMCAs, and youth programs that need staff who can teach safely and respond quickly in the water. This role is competitive because employers look for current YMCA-approved safety credentials, swim instruction certification or equivalent, and physical readiness. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any experience teaching children or group lessons; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.

Salary benchmark

$96,902 avg / yr

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Typical range: $30,992–$64,000 based on 300 active listings in Texas

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