Availability Requirement: Candidates must be available to work weekday shifts from 3:45 PM–7:45 PM and one weekend day from 8:45 AM–3:00 PM. Applicants must also maintain consistent availability throughout Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
Lifeguard / Head Lifeguard (Mornings, Evenings, and Weekends)
Paid training, set shifts, no late nights!
Not certified yet? All lifeguard and safety certifications are FREE for Goldfish employees!
Are you looking for a great job where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can make a difference every single day? We change lives. We help children reach their goals. We wear flip flops. We work in a 90-degree pool. We love our employees and believe in rewarding hard work!
Job Benefits:
- Multiple cash bonus programs
- Paid training (includes all safety certifications)
- Flexible hours & Competitive hourly pay
- Valuable work experience and advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate
- Free group swim lessons for family members (after 3 months of employment)
- Advancement opportunities exist for the right candidate - leadership roles available to anyone willing to \"dive in\"
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
- Makes rescues and administers first aid when necessary
- Interacts with parents/guardians as needed to help ensure a safe learning environment
- Uses problem solving and creative thinking skills to identify and resolve challenges that students encounter
Position Requirements:
- High energy – you believe work should be fun!
- A willingness to learn and grow!
- Excellent communication and organizational skills!
- Passionate about working with children of all ages and ability levels!
Education/Experience:
- Prior experience as lifeguard preferred, but not required - we run certification classes at our facility!
- Prior experience with children preferred: child care, camp counselor, coach, or mentor.
Certifications:
- Willing to obtain/maintain current Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications within 60 days of hire (courses are run at our facility and all training is paid)
Available Shifts:
- Weekday Mornings: 9:30am - 12:30pm
- Weekday Evenings: 3:30pm - 7:30pm
- Weekends: 9am - 3pm
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 - Centereach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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