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Goldfish Swim School - Wicker Park

If I have an upcoming interview for a swim instructor or lifeguard position at Goldfish Swim School, what should I know?

If you have no swimming background, that is okay! Goldfish will provide all the proper training in order for you to succeed. Make sure that you focus on customer service and give examples on how you managed or confronted anything customer service related. Go in with a smile and do your research! ...
Interview Instructor Lifeguard Swimming Goldfish Swim School
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What's a day in the life like for those that are both swimming instructors and lifeguards at Goldfish Swim School?

You normally have a 4 hour shift, my evening classes I had to be there at 3:30 and I would leave a little after 7:30. They have changing rooms that you can switch into your bathing suit, they also have showers that you can use to rinse off the chlorine. After you go through training you will have...
Day in the Life Instructor Lifeguard Swimming Goldfish Swim School
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How would you describe the company culture at Goldfish Swim School?

The company culture was very welcoming and inviting. I felt very much at home when I was at Goldfish, but it was also a very competitive culture as well, I knew that there were always opportunities for me to succeed and grow in my experience there and I was thankful for that.
Company Culture Swimming Goldfish Swim School
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How much work-life balance should I expect to have as a swim instructor & lifeguard at Goldfish Swim School?

Honestly this is a pretty set schedule so it is very easy to work into your life. There is only about 5 hours per day that you work and it will be consistently the same time (unless you take someone's shift) once you get adjusted to your work schedule, planning your life around it shouldn't be co...
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What skills will help me to succeed as both a swim instructor and lifeguard at the Goldfish Swim School?

It is very best if you get your basic life support certification. I found that this is included in your lifeguard training if you train through the company Jeff Ellis & Associates. Most swim schools now a days prefer training through this company anyways.
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