Posted 04 August, 2026
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School - Fox Chapel
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Benefits:\n
\nFree uniforms\n
\nOpportunity for advancement\n
\nTraining & development\n
\nEmployee discounts\n
\nFree food & snacks\n
\nOur swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. Yes, you can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career!\n
\n
\nWho are we? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that’s perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.\n
\n
\nBenefits:\n
\nGrowth opportunities with frequent & regular pay increases as you grow your skills\n
\nSet weekly schedule - always know when you’re working\n
\nThorough, paid training with lifeguard certification included\n
\nGreat pay (starting at $17 per hour)\n
\nValuable work experience\n
\nSocial opportunities\n
\nFuture references/referrals\n
\nFree swim lessons for children & siblings\n
\nWeekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights), no Saturday/Sunday nights\n
\nRequirements:\n
\nAbility to work with children\n
\nStrong communication and organizational skills\n
\nAbility to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training and work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard\n
\nAbility to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary). Noise level is usually moderate\n
\n
\nSummary: You will instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress (and celebrate the accomplishments!) with parents and caregivers.\n
\n
\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n
\nProvide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum\n
\nEducate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents\n
\nEvaluate students’ progress, and complete required paperwork in a timely manner\n
\nInteract with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills\n
\nUse problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter\n
\nMaintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons\n
\nPerform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion\n
\nAttend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours\n
\nFulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer\n
\n
\nOur Core Values:\n
\n
\nWe go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN experience\n
\nWe believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW customer service\n
\nWe do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity, Compassion and Trust\n
\nWe meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results\n
\nWe make a big deal out of life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!\n
\n
\nVisit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZTVvr5AgIA&t=33s to see what real instructors are saying about Goldfish Swim School\n
\n
\nAt Goldfish Swim School - Fox Chapel, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are behind every decision we make, both in water and in life. That includes the commitment to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust. We’re dedicated to building a team who is diverse in background, identity, perspective, culture and experience. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are. If you think you can see yourself as part of the GOLDEN Experience, we encourage you to continue and apply!\n
\n
\nRate this job ad: https://forms.gle/8hcTdaRe1DLDsjrTA\n
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\nEach 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.
\nFree uniforms\n
\nOpportunity for advancement\n
\nTraining & development\n
\nEmployee discounts\n
\nFree food & snacks\n
\nOur swimmers are diving into great lessons and our employees are diving into great opportunities! We’re now hiring year-round, part-time instructors with leadership opportunities available within your first 3-6 months. Yes, you can grow with Goldfish even if this is your after school or second job to help your future career!\n
\n
\nWho are we? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We practice our core values as much as we practice our swim skills. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and a set weekly schedule that’s perfect for students or individuals who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.\n
\n
\nBenefits:\n
\nGrowth opportunities with frequent & regular pay increases as you grow your skills\n
\nSet weekly schedule - always know when you’re working\n
\nThorough, paid training with lifeguard certification included\n
\nGreat pay (starting at $17 per hour)\n
\nValuable work experience\n
\nSocial opportunities\n
\nFuture references/referrals\n
\nFree swim lessons for children & siblings\n
\nWeekday lessons end at 8:00pm (no late nights), no Saturday/Sunday nights\n
\nRequirements:\n
\nAbility to work with children\n
\nStrong communication and organizational skills\n
\nAbility to complete lifeguard, CPR & AED certification class as part of training and work scheduled shifts as a lifeguard\n
\nAbility to perform job functions in a warm, humid setting and chlorinated pool (lifting, standing for extended periods of time, demonstrating curriculum skills and performing in-water rescues if necessary). Noise level is usually moderate\n
\n
\nSummary: You will instruct students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. After each 30 minute lesson, you communicate progress (and celebrate the accomplishments!) with parents and caregivers.\n
\n
\nDuties and Responsibilities:\n
\nProvide swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum\n
\nEducate students on safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents\n
\nEvaluate students’ progress, and complete required paperwork in a timely manner\n
\nInteract with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills\n
\nUse problem-solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter\n
\nMaintain and ensure proper storage of all pool equipment. Place and remove lane lines and class materials before/after lessons\n
\nPerform light cleaning duties such as window washing, deck mopping, trash removal etc. on occasion\n
\nAttend occasional mandatory workshops and in-service training outside of regular working hours\n
\nFulfill other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your employer\n
\n
\nOur Core Values:\n
\n
\nWe go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN experience\n
\nWe believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW customer service\n
\nWe do the right things, make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity, Compassion and Trust\n
\nWe meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results\n
\nWe make a big deal out of life’s accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!\n
\n
\nVisit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZTVvr5AgIA&t=33s to see what real instructors are saying about Goldfish Swim School\n
\n
\nAt Goldfish Swim School - Fox Chapel, our core values are at the heart of everything we do and are behind every decision we make, both in water and in life. That includes the commitment to treating all people with integrity, compassion and trust. We’re dedicated to building a team who is diverse in background, identity, perspective, culture and experience. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we value the qualities and characteristics that make you who you are. If you think you can see yourself as part of the GOLDEN Experience, we encourage you to continue and apply!\n
\n
\nRate this job ad: https://forms.gle/8hcTdaRe1DLDsjrTA\n
\n
\nEach 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.
