Goldfish Swim School - Louisville·St. Matthews, Kentucky
Provide high-quality swim instruction to children using a proven curriculum while ensuring a safe and fun environment. Act as a brand ambassador by communicating progress to parents and maintaining pool area cleanliness.
Swim Instructor @ Goldfish Swim School – Make a Splash & Build Your Resume!
$13.00 - $15.00 per hour, dependent on age and experience. Employees children swim free!
Perks: Employees children swim free!
Schedule: Flexible Hours (Perfect for students or those seeking work-life balance). All employees are required to work ONE weekend day, either Saturday or Sunday.
Location: 4176 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40207
Why Join Goldfish Swim School? Working at Goldfish isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to gain leadership experience while making a life-saving impact. Our team culture is high-energy, supportive, and focused on growth.
Great Pay & Flexible Scheduling: We work with your busy life.
Valuable Experience: Build a resume that stands out with leadership and communication skills.
Social Environment: Connect with a fun team and your local community.
Future Growth: We provide excellent references and internal promotion opportunities.
The Role As a Swim Instructor, you are the face of the Goldfish curriculum. You’ll help children become confident in the water while ensuring a safe, fun, and "Golden" experience for every family. Core Responsibilities:
Teach & Inspire: Provide high-quality swim instruction based on our proven curriculum.
Safety First: Enforce pool rules, prevent accidents, and maintain a safe environment.
Communicate: Act as a brand ambassador, giving parents regular updates on their child’s progress and "small wins."
Problem Solve: Use creativity to help students overcome fears and reach their milestones.
Maintain Excellence: Ensure the pool area and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for class.
What We’re Looking For We need energetic individuals who love working with kids and want to make a difference.
Experience: Non required. If you love working with kids, we will train you!
Background: Previous experience as a lifeguard, youth coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider preferred.
Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to pass a background check.
Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
Work Environment You’ll be working in a tropical, 90-degree pool environment! Expect heat, humidity, and a moderate noise level filled with the sounds of kids learning and cheering.
No prior experience is required as training is provided, though backgrounds in lifeguarding or childcare are preferred. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles in Kentucky are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and local demand for educators who can meet state compliance requirements. Competition can be stronger for candidates with classroom or childcare experience, current immunizations and safety training, and the ability to document qualifications clearly. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time when comparing roles; before applying, confirm how your childcare background aligns with the listed experience and certification expectations.
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