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Swim Instructor / Lifeguard

Goldfish Swim School - Bethlehem
Bethlehem, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
*We are currently seeking team members to fulfill the following shifts. Please take these options into consideration before applying.

Tuesday 8:30am-1pm
Tuesday 3:30-8pm
Wednesday 3:30-8p
Friday 3:30--8pm


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Company Overview
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 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.

Benefits:
  • Leadership roles 
  • Continued training and leadership development 
  • Valuable work experience 
  • Increased internal opportunities 
  • Future references/referrals

Requirements:
  • Ability to work with children 
  • Ability to work with parents and families 
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills 
  • Must be available to work a minimum of 3 shift a week, equivalent to 14 hours per week. 
  • Must meet the minimum age requirement of 16

Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
  2. Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
  3. Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
  4. Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
  5. Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
  6. Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
  7. Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
  8. Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
  9. Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
  10. Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
  11. Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal, bathroom and shower cleaning, restocking etc.
  12. Attends required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
  13. Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.

Job Title
: Swim Instructor
Reports to: Deck Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred. Experience as a certified lifeguard, youth sports instructor/coach, camp counselor and/or childcare provider preferred. 
Work Environment: While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to heat and humidity. Noise level is usually high.

Salary : $12 - $15

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