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Water Safety School To Open in Johns Creek

Goldfish Swim School is constructing an 8,500-square-foot facility on Medlock Bridge Parkway, which will be its first school in Georgia.

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- Goldfish Swim School, a water safety and swim lesson school offering infant and child swim lessons, is in the midst of constructing an 8,500-square-foot facility in Johns Creek.

The newest addition to the Goldfish Swim School family joins dozens of other Goldfish locations throughout the United States. This facility will be the first Goldfish Swim School location in Georgia.

Goldfish Swim School provides swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12-years-old in a unique setting with highly trained instructors, small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio), shiver-free 90-degree pools and a state-of-the-art water purification system.

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Families with kids of different ages and skill levels can conveniently have all of their swimmers in the pool during the same half hour time slot.

Along with swim lessons, Goldfish Swim School of Johns Creek offers weekly family swims (for both members and non-members) and party packages. Facility highlights include an air conditioned viewing gallery for parents to watch lessons, a spacious family dressing area with private changing rooms, snack bar, retail shop and warm, tropical décor.

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Located at 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Goldfish Swim School will offer a wide range of swimming classes for all ages and skill levels at times that are convenient for every family’s schedule.

“I’ve been lucky to work with the Goldfish organization for the past nine years and I know how important swim and water safety is to families," said owner Mark Sheppell. "The Goldfish Swim School model simultaneously emphasizes both safety and enjoyment of the water which leads to quicker progress. I’m excited to bring the curriculum and programs to our brand new, state-of-the-art swimming facility here in Johns Creek."

Goldfish Swim School of Johns Creek anticipates a late 2016 or early 2017 opening. Families can pre-register for lessons by visiting the website or calling 770-744-0250.

As construction of the facility continues, Goldfish is also actively seeking to fill positions for certified swim instructors, deck supervisors, lifeguards and customer service roles. You can connect with the organization's Facebook page to keep abreast of updates.

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