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Lifeguard​/Swim Instructor

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Goldfish Swim School - Gowanus
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
  • Sports/Fitness/Wellness
    Recreation & Leisure, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

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Benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Set shifts to work with your schedule!
  • Paid Training!

We are very excited to be building our team with aquatic professionals! 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. That is “why” we smile!

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!

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!

Role:
Lifeguard Summary

Under general supervision, ensures the safety of patrons of Swim Gowanus, LLC by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of guests in the event of an accident or emergency.
  • Communicates the rules of the facility to patrons fairly and consistently.
  • Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
  • Ensures that medical services are contacted by the most appropriate means when necessary to respond to an emergency.
  • Advances through cross‑training in multiple roles and substitutes when necessary.
  • Provides a Golden Experience to our students, families, and team members.
Job Qualifications and Skills
  • Must have current Lifeguard and CPR certifications.
  • Ability to work with children.
  • Prior related leadership and teaching experience is preferred (supervisory roles).
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to provide proof of vaccination.

We are 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

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 its own wages, benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment, which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other;
Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services

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