Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! We’re a rapidly growing, award-winning franchise that is not your typical company! We have two locations in Westchester County - one in Yorktown Heights and a new school in New Rochelle! Our team is rapidly growing and we seek the best and brightest who want to join the aquatics industry!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip-flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards, and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights. Even better? Due to the rapid growth of our school, advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate. We'll start candidates who can work 30+ hours per week at $18.50!

Successful employees at Goldfish love working with children and are committed to providing extraordinary results to every child who comes to our facility. They are team players who are comfortable receiving feedback to become better swim instructors. They are professional, punctual, and accountable. If you think you can see yourself as a member of the Goldfish family, then check out the job description below!

When you join Goldfish Swim School, you can expect a warm and welcoming environment. We are committed to training, educating, and supporting our people with integrity, compassion, and trust. See our video: https://youtu.be/TZTVvr5AgIA

Benefits:

Leadership roles
Flexible hours - work as little as one shift per week (4 hours) - we will work around your schedule,
No late nights - afternoon shifts end at 7pm
Valuable work experience
Increased social opportunities
Future references/referrals
Paid training
Opportunity for promotions
Great pay - we'll start those that can work 30+ hours per week at $19.50

Requirements:

Ability to work with children
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Must pass background examinations (included with training)

Job Titles: General Manager / Assistant General Manager / Pool Operations Manager / Sales and Services Manager / Swim Instructor / Life Guard

Duties and Responsibilities of our Managers:

Directs and controls the daily operations to ensure the school is running according to GSS standard operating procedures.
Manages the staff of GSS to ensure high productivity, excellent performance, and positive employee satisfaction.
Trains and oversees the aquatics department to provide superior swim instruction to the students of GSS. Interacts with Deck Supervisors and Golden Teachers on issues related to class scheduling, student progress, customer service and employee performance and training.
Provides sales and marketing training to all qualified sales staff.
Provides direction in the retail and vending departments to ensure a proper mix of products and pricing is achieved.
Trains and oversees private party staff to ensure that the GSS standard operating procedures are being maintained.
Gains knowledge and experience in our sales and finance software to achieve a high level of competence in bookings, class scheduling, reporting and administrative functions.
Gains a high level of knowledge and experience in the GSS pool operations necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary swim environment.
Initiates and oversees workplace employee activities (“Fun” Department) with the goal of achieving improved employee satisfaction.
Directs and oversees the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan and all safety procedures that pertain to the GSS facility and trains all current staff on the GSS EAP.
Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally on the aquatics and management field.
Fulfills other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

SWIM INSTRUCTOR Requirements:

Ability to work with children
Must be 15 years old
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Must pass background examinations (included with training)
Must be able to be in the water for a minimum of a three-hour shift in a warm and humid environment

Duties:

Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
Evaluates student's progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner
Interacts professionally with parents/guardians after each swim lesson on the activities and development of students’ swim skills
Uses problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
Assists with setting up the pool prior to lessons and cleaning up after lessons including proper storage of all pool equipment and lane lines
Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours

Education/Experience:

No experience is necessary. This is a great first job and part-time job for teenagers in high school and/or college students.
Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor, and/or childcare provider a plus!
Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification will be required. For those not certified, Goldfish Swim School provides certifications courses in our facility which all employees are required to complete within 3 months of employment.

Compensation: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

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.

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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!