Help teach children how to be safe and find their love for the water through play!

Are you looking for a great part-time 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 - Yorktown Heights! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We give high fives freely. We love our employees and reward hard work with Snack Shack bonuses, 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.

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

Role: Swim Instructor and Life Guard

Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on a thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Primary Responsibilities:

Teach swimmers water safety and technique in accordance to the Goldfish Swim School curriculum
Provide positive reinforcement to swimmers
Advances through cross-training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary
Evaluates students’ progress each week
Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents; rescues and administers first aid when necessary
Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to provide a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members

Job Qualifications and Skills

Ability to work with children
High energy and strong work ethic
Problem solver and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles)
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Must pass background examinations prior to training

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 certification courses in our facility, which all employees are required to complete within 3 months of employment.

If you, or if you know of someone who desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.

NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL - Yorktown Heights (WHAGER ONE LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All associated locations are independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Goldfish Swim School Corporate.

Smile… it’s a small action that makes a big difference!

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!