*Previous Swim Instruction Experience Required*
*Must have current/valid CPR certification*
GENERAL PURPOSE: The swim instructor’s responsibilities include evaluating each student’s performance during swim sessions and providing feedback.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
2. Assisting more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
3. Assessing the progress of students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
4. Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.
5. Implementing ground rules for each swim session.
6. Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development.
7. Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
8. Follow and enforce safety standards and all other policies and procedures
9. Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical and professional manner
10. Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent (preferred)
- Lifeguard Training (preferred)
- Red Cross or other nationally recognized swim instructor or water safety instructor certification (preferred)
- Current C.P.R, AED and First Aid certifications. (required within 3 months)
- Sound knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules.
· Experience with teaching, customer service and/or sales
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service attitude and abilities
- Strong swimming abilities
Reports to: Fitness Director
FLSA status: Non-exempt. Part time.
Work hours: To be arranged. The facility is open 16 hours a day. Shifts include opening, closing, mid-day, weekends and some holidays
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any other teaching or aquatics experience? If so, please describe.
- Are you available weekdays in the mornings and/or afternoons?
Experience:
- swim instruction: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person