Is Goldfish Swim School a good company to work for?

Goldfish Swim School has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,104 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at Goldfish Swim School to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Goldfish Swim School have been left by employees working as Manager , Front Desk Representative and Supervisor .

Does Goldfish Swim School pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goldfish Swim School employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goldfish Swim School. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goldfish Swim School?

54% of Goldfish Swim School employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Goldfish Swim School 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goldfish Swim School?

Swim Instructor (241) , Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (131) , Swim Teacher (49) , Deck Supervisor (43) , Front Desk Receptionist (40) , Instructor (35) , Assistant General Manager (24) , Deck Supervisor, Instructor, Lifeguard (24) , General Manager (24) , Lifeguard (23) , Teacher (22) , Manager (21) , Supervisor (16) , Front Desk (15) , Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (14)

What are the pros of working at Goldfish Swim School according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and easy to work" ((in 73 reviews)); "Flexible hours and very rewarding!" ((in 53 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and they train you on everything you need to know" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a fun environment" ((in 43 reviews)); "Great staff great members fun environment" ((in 41 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Goldfish Swim School according to real employee reviews?

"poor management leads to high employee turnover" ((in 108 reviews)); "The managers are kind of a mess and the pool environment is terrible for your health." ((in 31 reviews)); "Very difficult to get time off" ((in 27 reviews)); "No benefits for employees" ((in 18 reviews)); "Disorganized and poor upper management" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about Goldfish Swim School layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Goldfish Swim School layoffs and their outlook for job security at Goldfish Swim School in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Goldfish Swim School locations?

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3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(1,088 total reviews)

Chris McCuiston

64% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Goldfish Swim School has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,088 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goldfish Swim School employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0

May 19, 2026

Supportive coworkers but short shifts

Swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people to work with.

Cons

Fast paced, you put a lot of work into your shift and it's usually only 3-4 hours at a time.

Goldfish Swim School Response

2mo

We're very glad to hear you're enjoying your time as a Swim Instructor! It's fin-tastic that you have a supportive team with fast-paced shifts. Though we hope you'll share your feedback directly with your employer, the local independent franchisee. Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise, and your experience can vary based on which franchisee is your employer. Thank you for choosing to share your talents to help the children in your community learn to swim! The Goldfish Swim School Franchise Team

1.0

May 18, 2026

DO NOT WORK HERE - BLACKHOLE

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Building connections with students and their families

Cons

- severely underpaid & overworked - unhealthy & toxic environment - terrible management / revolving door - money-hungry over the quality of lessons - extreme favoritism - care more about new members than customer retention

Goldfish Swim School Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for the time you spent working in Customer Service at the Austin, Texas Goldfish Swim School location. We appreciate hearing that building connections with students and their families was a meaningful part of your experience, and we also recognize the concerns you raised. Feedback from former employees provides valuable insight into how workplace experiences are perceived. Because each Goldfish Swim School location is independently owned and operated, experiences can vary from one school to another. We appreciate your contributions during your time with the Austin location and wish you success in your future endeavors. The Goldfish Swim School Franchise Team

5.0

May 16, 2026

Good starting job, but high turnover issues

Lifeguard/swim instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for a first job

Cons

High turnover rate due to lack of support starting out

Goldfish Swim School Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor at the Columbia, Maryland Goldfish Swim School location. We’re glad to hear you found it to be a good first job and an opportunity to gain valuable experience working with young swimmers and their families. We also appreciate your feedback regarding support for new team members. As each Goldfish Swim School location is independently owned and operated, experiences can vary from one school to another. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and appreciate the contributions you made during your time with the Columbia location. The Goldfish Swim School Franchise Team

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Supportive coworkers but short shifts

DO NOT WORK HERE - BLACKHOLE

Good starting job, but high turnover issues

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