Job Title: Golden Teacher
Reports to: Deck Supervisor
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and swim instruction utilizing the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Provides
direction, training and mentoring to new GSS swim instructors.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
2. Provides direction, training and mentoring to new GSS swim instructors. May be called upon to help provide
improvements to the GSS curriculum to improve its delivery and effectiveness. Completes new teacher training
documentation as necessary.
3. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents.
4. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
5. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues
6. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
7. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
8. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation
and paperwork.
9. Assists in execution of the EAP when needed.
10. Occasionally performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, etc.
11. Occasionally required to attend in-service training outside of regular working hours.
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. In addition here are some
additional safety precautions and procedures we follow:
Every shift has an on-staff cleaner to sanitize high touch areas in our lobby and pool areas.
Our pools are disinfected with chlorine to provide the safest swimming environment
The CDC states that proper operation, maintenance and disinfection of the water with chlorine should
remove or inactivate the virus
Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building, further
minimizing the spread of any airborne virus.
Industry experts note that indoor pools are far superior at minimizing virus transmission than most
indoor spaces.
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 is
preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Tropical Vibes & Impacting Lives!
You feel it the moment you walk in. There’s more than vibrant colors, a tropical theme and happy children. There’s something different, something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. It’s passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimming…it’s a special passion for changing – even saving – lives, by being a part of kids learning to swim.
When you work at Goldfish, you're not just an employee. You're a part of something bigger. You're making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. You're an integral part of a team, working together to move forward a mission. You’re also making waves in your future, learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship, leadership and passion. At Goldfish, it’s more than a job - it’s an endless pool of possibilities, opportunities and life-changing moments!
Making Waves with Passion, Purpose & Core Values!
At Goldfish, our core values are at the heart of everything we do, and behind every decision that we make. To us, these values are more than just words - they're embraced with purpose in our everyday lives, and what allows us to make a splash in our community, and in the lives of our members and our team!
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service
We do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity • Compassion • Trust
We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!
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.