Summer Time Employee Job Description (Seasonal)

We Are Team Goldfish of Katy!

Are you looking for a great summertime gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience, teach a lifesaving skill, and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School of Katy! We’re a rapidly growing, award winning franchise that is not your typical company!

We change lives. Come be a part of a team that help’s children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and reward hard work with shout out awards, gift cards and fun social events! We offer paid training and flexible shifts that are perfect for students or folks who want to grab extra hours without working late nights.

We Are Seeking

Team Goldfish of Katy is a high-performing, collaborative team of innovators whose core focus is to teach children how to swim and be safer in the water while making the experience GOLDEN! We hire people who share our aspiration to inspire, be kind, humble, and highly reliable.

With every position we fill, our focus is providing a Golden Experience to our members while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a highly rewarding and enjoyable work environment. Team Goldfish of Katy has an exciting opportunity for highly motivated professionals to fill the following Aquatics positions.

Jump Start Swim Instructor (without lifeguard certificate)
Pay: $9.50+ Hour; 15-35 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Jump Start Swim Instructor / Lifeguard (with valid lifeguard certificate)
Pay: $10.50+ Hour; 15-35 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Lifeguard (with valid lifeguard certificate)
Pay: $9.50+ Hour; 15-30 hours per week

*Pay varies on experience. Additional shifts may be available to be picked up on weekdays or weekends.

These positions report to the General Manager/Assistant General Manager on duty. This position entails providing swim instruction based on the Goldfish Swim School curriculum. Candidates enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents and interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.

The first review of applications will take place on March 31, 2024:

Applications submitted after the first review date will only be considered as needed. We recommend you apply early for the best chance to be considered. Candidates who apply by first review dates will be contacted for an interview if qualified. It is in your best interest to confirm your phone number and email address is correct and monitor often for interview times and updates.

Applicants not available for skills tests and interviews will be considered only, if necessary, after the initial recruitment. Applicants who are out of town (i.e. away at college) may be interviewed via telephone or virtually.

Applicants with lifeguard certificate must bring a copy of your certifications with you to the interview or prove current class enrollment (Lifeguard and WSI candidates).

If you are selected for employment, all onboarding documents will be done online, and you will be required to attend a mandatory swim instructor training:

Training will take place in Mid to Late May. Actual date is TBD.

About You

You are someone who can provide a GOLDEN Experience and WOW! Customer Service. You effectively exceed customer needs by building productive relationships with students and taking responsibility for integrity, compassion, and trust. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Goldfish of Katy, we hire friendly, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

Ability to work with children
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Good physical condition and stamina required
Age requirements: 16+ years
Must be able to work weekdays consistently from end of May through early August 2022 with minimal time off. Time off must be schedule in advance.
Must pass background examinations prior to training

NOTE: The information within this posting is not all-inclusive and are not limited to the contents within this posting.

Up For the Challenge

Join Team Goldfish of Katy and make an income while making a “Life Saving” impact! If you are looking for an opportunity to make a visible contribution to our community, and get excited about doing interesting work that matters, then why not click that "Apply" button at the top there? We can't think of a better place to put your talents to work.

Let's get this adventure started!

Compensation: $9.50 - $11.00 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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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!