Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

Tacoma
  • Tacoma, Washington
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Responsive recruiter
    Benefits:
    • Flexible schedule
    • Free uniforms
    • Training & development
    • Employee discounts
    Make waves and pave the way for your career! 

    At Goldfish Swim School we are not only passionate about building confident lifelong swimmers, we are also passionate about building the careers of our team members. We believe that the hard work and dedication of our team members help create skills that will last a lifetime. We take time to develop both personal and professional skills that prepare team members for their future careers. 

    Perks and Benefits:
    • Paid on-the-job training
    • Flexible scheduling 
    • Culture driven company
    • Employee recognition programs 

    Primary Swim Instructor Responsibilities:
    • Teach swimmers water safety and technique in accordance to our proprietary curriculum 
    • Provide positive reinforcement to swimmers
    • Communicate to parents on swimmers progress 

    Primary Lifeguard Responsibilities:
    • Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; immediately inappropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an accident or emergency.
    • Communicate the rules of the facility to patrons fairly inconsistently.
    • Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
    • Ensure that medical services EMS or other are contacted by most appropriate means by which necessary to respond to an emergency. Ensure that medical services (EMS or other) are contacted by most appropriate means by which necessary to respond to an emergency.
    • Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
    • Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
    • Maintains a clean and safe facility as directed/assigned.

    Job Qualifications and Skills
    • Ability to work with children
    • Excellent communication and organizational 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. 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
    • Our state-of-the-art ventilation system allows fresh air to continuously circulate into our building

    If you, or someone you know, desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.  
    is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence-building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see http://www.goldfishswimschool.com.
    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. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Compensation: $17.50 - $19.00 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTacoma, Washington
    Websitehttps://goldfishswimschool.com/

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Emergency Careunmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • Fast Foodunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Surveillanceunmatched
    • Swimmingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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