Goldfish Swim School - Norwood·Royal Oak, Michigan
Provide one-on-one swim instruction to children based on the GSS curriculum and evaluate student progress. Ensure safety by enforcing rules, performing rescues, and administering first aid when necessary.
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.
Provides one-on-one swim instruction with students based on the GSS curriculum. Evaluates student progress and submits daily reports. Acts as a GSS "ambassador" with parents/guardians on the development of students' swim skills Promotes safety rules and regulations and follows reporting procedures. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid/CPR when necessary. Provides assistance to students and other teachers as needed. Attend workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
16 years or older Ability to work 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ability to work with children No prior swim experience necessary but a willingness to work and and learn is a must!
CPR/AED or Lifeguard certification, if you are not already certified it will be provided during training. Experience working as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor, camp counselor and/or childcare provider.
Swim instructors spend the majority of their working time in the pool with students. While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually moderate.
Market context
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