Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Wicker Park

Swim Instructor and Lifeguard

Part Time • Wicker Park
Paid training, set shifts, no late nights, AND pay rate starting at $16/hour!
HIRING IMMEDIATELY

We're looking for responsible, consistent and hard-working applicants who care about the progress of our students.

At Goldfish Swim School we are not only passionate about building confident lifelong swimmers, we are also dedicated to developing the professional skills of our team members. We aim to provide consistent weekly scheduling that prioritizes the work/school/life balance of our team. Whether you are looking for a part time job going through school, or are passionate about working with children as a career, Goldfish is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy what you do while making an impact. We truly believe that everyone’s time at Goldfish will help develop skills that prepare team members for their future careers, both at Goldfish and beyond! 

Benefits:
  • Consistent scheduling that works well with school and other responsibilities
  • A company focused on internal growth and promotions
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid Time Off
Requirements:
  • Ability to work with children
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Job Title: Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Reports to: Deck Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum.
  • Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents. Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary.
  • Evaluates students’ progress, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Interacts with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.
  • Acts as a GSS “ambassador” to ensure parental satisfaction.
  • Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter.
  • Inspects pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Reports issues to management as appropriate.
  • Maintains and ensures proper storage of all pool equipment. Places and removes lane lines.
  • Reports accidents and incidents to management. Completes required documentation and paperwork.
  • Performs Deck Teacher duties as needed.
  • Performs light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion.
  • Attend required/mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours.
  • Fulfills other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Employer.
Certifications: Willing to obtain/maintain current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire. If you are not Lifeguard certified, we offer Lifeguard classes!

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 - Wicker Park
Hubbard Street Partners LLC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour




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!