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Swim Instructor

Goldfish Swim School
Goldfish Swim School Salary
Ridgewood, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026


Saving and changing lives, every single day.  We have a mission to teach kids how to swim and be safer, in and around the water, while making their experience GOLDEN  Working for Goldfish Swim School will allow you to provide children and families with necessary life skills to combat the ever-growing drowning statistics. Whether you are in the pool leading instruction for our swimmers or warmly greeting our members in our tropical lobby as a front desk representative, you are making an impact.  Perks and Benefits:
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Flexible scheduling 
  • Culture driven company
  • Employee recognition programs 
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Teach swimmers water safety and technique in accordance to our proprietary curriculum 
  • Provide positive reinforcement to swimmers
  • Communicate to parents on swimmers progress 
Job Qualifications and Skills
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • High energy
  • Strong work ethic 
  • Must pass background examinations prior to training
About Goldfish Swim School: Goldfish Swim School has been an industry leader in the swim lesson community since 2006. Our team is growing, and we are looking for team players who are enthusiastic, have a can-do perspective, and enjoy working with kids. We provide paid on-the-job training, flexible scheduling, a rewarding work environment, and a one-of-a-kind culture that will make you smile, too
If you, or someone you know, desires to work for a place where you can make a difference, explore, apply and then join us.   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 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. Goldfish Swim School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation: $ $24.00 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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