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Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School - Evanston
Evanston, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
Requirements:

  • Ability to work with children, no formal swim experience required, full training provided
  • Must be willing to work in the water for 3-4 hours on some shifts
  • Must be able to work 1 weekend day (Saturday or Sunday- 4 hour shift) and some evenings (until 7:30)
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • MUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!
  • Ellis Lifeguard Certification required within the first 90 days of hire. (We provide In-House certification)
  • Age 15

Full Time:

  • 30 Hours or more (up to 40 available)
  • Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
  • Leadership opportunities
  • BCBS PPO & HSA Health Insurance with options for Dental & Vision
  • Accrued PTO from the Start
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals
  • $16-$17/hr with regular increases and bonuses
  • Paid training
  • Weekly pay day- start this week, get paid next week!
  • Free lessons for siblings or children

Part Time with Benefits:

  • 20-30 Hours/week
  • Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
  • Leadership opportunities
  • BCBS PPO & HSA Health Insurance with options for Dental & Vision
  • Accrued PTO from the Start
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals
  • $15-$16/hr with regular increases and bonuses
  • Paid training
  • Weekly pay day- start this week, get paid next week!
  • Free lessons for siblings or children

Part Time:

  • Set work schedule, with changes quarterly to accommodate for class schedules if needed
  • Accrued PTO from the Start
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Valuable work experience
  • Increased social opportunities
  • Future references/referrals
  • $15-$16/hr with regular increases and bonuses
  • Paid training
  • Weekly pay day- start this week, get paid next week!
  • Free lessons for siblings or children

We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN! We desire to maintain a “get it mentality, a “want it” attitude and the “capacity” to learn and grow professionally and personally. If this mission sounds like something you could get behind, we want to hear from you!!
Goldfish Swim School Core Values:
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, and TRUST.
We meet and exceed expectations, so you see EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS.
We make a big deal about life’s accomplishments by remembering to CELEBRATE!

We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool and tropical environment! We love our employees and reward hard work with shout out awards, gift cards, Lunch/Dinners and fun social events! We offer paid training and 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.

Job Title: Swim Instructor/front desk
Reports to: Deck Supervisor/Pool Operations Manager/AGM/GM
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
Certificates and Licenses: Training available on site. Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
Key Words: Kids, Children, Child Care, Education, Instruction, Instructor, Teacher, Daycare, Fun Job, Part Time, Growth, Swim, School, Work with Kids, Customer Service, Receptionist, Flexible, Engaging, Early Education, Fun, Leadership, Entry Level, After School Job
Goldfish Swim School is a learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our proven confidence building curriculum promotes a love of swimming and teaches children to be safer in and around the water. For additional information see goldfishswimschool.com
NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and may be subject to change. Employee to fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Compensation: $15.00 per hour



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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