Swim Instructor @ Goldfish Swim School – Make a Splash & Build Your Resume!

Pay: $15.00 per hour Schedule: Flexible Hours (Perfect for students or those seeking work-life balance) Location: 2520 Nicholasville Rd, Suite 30, Lexington, KY 40503

Why Join Goldfish Swim School?

Working at Goldfish isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to gain leadership experience while making a life-saving impact. Our team culture is high-energy, supportive, and focused on growth.

Great Pay & Flexible Scheduling: We work with your busy life.

Valuable Experience: Build a resume that stands out with leadership and communication skills.

Social Environment: Connect with a fun team and your local community.

Future Growth: We provide excellent references and internal promotion opportunities.

The Role

As a Swim Instructor, you are the face of the Goldfish curriculum. You’ll help children become confident in the water while ensuring a safe, fun, and "Golden" experience for every family.

Core Responsibilities:

Teach & Inspire: Provide high-quality swim instruction based on our proven curriculum.

Safety First: Enforce pool rules, prevent accidents, and maintain a safe environment.

Communicate: Act as a brand ambassador, giving parents regular updates on their child’s progress and "small wins."

Problem Solve: Use creativity to help students overcome fears and reach their milestones.

Maintain Excellence: Ensure the pool area and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for class.

What We’re Looking For

We need energetic individuals who love working with kids and want to make a difference.

Experience: Non required. If you love working with kids, we will train you!

Background: Previous experience as a lifeguard, youth coach, camp counselor, or childcare provider.

Certifications: Current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications are required. (Shallow water attendant cert is a plus!)

Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to pass a background check.

Swim Skills: Ability to swim 80' free style

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Environment

You’ll be working in a tropical, 90-degree pool environment! Expect heat, humidity, and a moderate noise level filled with the sounds of kids learning and cheering.

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.