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Swim Lesson Instructor

Arlington Heights
  • Arlington Heights, Illinois
  • $15–$18 Per Hour
3 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
Position with a Purpose:
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!
Why You’ll Love Working at Goldfish::
  • Paid Training
  • Free Snacks
  • Free Uniform
  • +$1/hour for working 34 hours in a Bi-weekly pay period
  • Perfect Attendance Bonus
  • Employee of the Month Bonus
  • Shift pick up bonus up to $250
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonus
  • Free Swim Lessons for immediate family members
A Role Built on Relationships: 
Our Swim Instructors do more than teach lessons. They build trust with students, encourage progress, and create consistency that families count on. We value team members who want to stay, develop their skills, and become a familiar, encouraging presence for swimmers over time. At Goldfish, long-term commitment matters because relationships are at the heart of how students grow.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Teach swimmers water safety and technique in accordance with our proprietary curriculum
  • Provide positive reinforcement to swimmers
  • Communicate with parents on swimmers' progress
Schedule:
  • Part-time, year-round schedule; each shift is approximately 4 hours
  • Weekday evening shifts starting around 3:30 p.m.
  • Weekend Saturday/Sunday shifts starting around 8:30am
Education/Experience:
  • Swim experience preferred, but not required. The desire to work with children is a must.
Certificates and Licenses: None required to apply. 
  • We will train for Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification.
Compensation: $15.00 - $18.00 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

LocationArlington Heights, Illinois
Salary$15–$18 Per Hour

Skills

  • Fast Foodunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Swimmingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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