Join our team and help children become safer in and around the water, while having fun! We’re looking for an energetic & responsible Swim Instructor / Lifeguard that has experience working with children. We want to invest in you! We offer paid training, flexible scheduling, competitive pay and opportunities for growth (no swim instructor or lifeguarding experience necessary).

For this role, dependability & great attitude are key. Our team is made up of fun people who enjoy working with children, interacting with the public & have a passion for teaching/coaching and making a difference! You’ll enjoy a positive work culture and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining focus & safety.

This is a part time position located in Boise for 10-30 hours a week. Hours are flexible and can include weekdays, weekends, mornings or afternoons/evenings. Pay starts at $13-$14/hr depending on experience.

Shifts needed:

T-F 3:45pm-7:30pm

T, W, F 8:30am-12:15pm

Sat 8:30am-1:00pm

Sun 11:45am-4:00pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum (we provide the training!)
Enforces safety rules & regulations to prevent accidents
Makes rescues & administers first aid when necessary
Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner
Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities & development of students’ swim skills
Acts as a Goldfish “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction
Uses problem solving & creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
Inspects pool areas before & after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues and reports issues to management as appropriate
Maintains & ensures proper storage of all pool equipment, places & removes lane lines
Reports accidents & incidents to management, completes required documentation & paperwork
Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion
Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours
Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer

Benefits

Leadership roles
Flexible hours
Paid training & great pay
Valuable work experience
Increased social opportunities
Future references/referrals
Staff outings, team bonding & shout outs
Major holidays off

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age requirement is fifteen (15)
Swimming experience is helpful, but not required
Ability to work with children
Ability to learn, be trained & coached
Experience as a swim instructor, certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Certificates and Licenses: CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (provided and paid for by us)
Shallow water attendant, highly recommended
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to water, heat and humidity; noise level is usually moderate

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.

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Why Dive In With Goldfish?

Paid Training

We set you up for Extraordinary Results! It doesn’t matter if you’ve never learned to swim yourself or if you’re a seasoned swimmer, we are proud to provide our team with paid training, certifications and ongoing support.

Flexible Schedules

Work life balance is essential to any team! At Goldfish, we understand you have commitments outside of work - family, school, sports, whatever it may be - and we celebrate that! We offer convenient schedules to accommodate YOU!

All Are Welcome

At Goldfish, we value Diversity & Inclusion! We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment for all by treating everyone with Integrity, Compassion and Trust as we work together to make waves for water safety.

Make Waves...In Your Community

Our team members are literal life-savers. Superheroes. Wavemakers. At Goldfish, you’re helping keep the children of your community safer in and around water - and that’s something to CELEBRATE!

Make Waves...In Your Career

Dip your toe into a pool of possibilities at Goldfish! You’ll learn life lessons through leadership, mentorship and ongoing training. From customer service to education, healthcare to business, you’ll gain impactful work experience that is sure to make a splash in your future, no matter what your career path!

High Fives & Tropical Vibes!

We believe in making a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE! We give high fives, dance and have some serious fun while doing some serious work. And with tiki huts, palm trees and surfboards, every work day will make you feel like you’re on vacay!

Going for Gold!

We align with partners who not only share our passion for water safety, but also share our core values. Helping us make a splash are World Record Holders and Olympic Gold Medalists Ryan Murphy and Cullen Jones! We are also committed to making waves, giving back and saving lives through our partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation.

Grow with Goldfish

There’s no limit to where you can go with Goldfish! We’ve seen part time team members #GrowUpGoldfish - becoming managers, joining the Franchise Support Team, and even going on to own and operate their own Goldfish Swim School! Dip a toe or dive all the way into the pool of possibilities and endless opportunities!