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Lifeguard / Summer Swim Teacher

Bixby School

Boulder, CO | Full Time

$71k-120k (estimate)

3 Months Ago

Lifeguard / Summer Swim Teacher

Bixby School Boulder, CO

$71k-120k (estimate)

Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education 3 Months Ago

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Bixby School is Hiring a Lifeguard / Summer Swim Teacher Near Boulder, CO

Position Summary: A Core Belief of Bixby School is that “committed, well-qualified teachers are fundamental to the success of our school.” As the camp swim teacher, you will provide instruction for students to be safe in and around water, and provide them an opportunity to develop a life-long love of swimming.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Swim Teacher

Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate, play-based program for preschool-5th grade campers
Swim with our youngest campers, with on-deck support from the preschool teachers
Ensure the safety of swim participants and the pool environment
Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed
Keep accurate incident logs
Test and log daily pool chemistry
Pool maintenance in coordination with the Facility Director
Other duties as assigned to support the camp program
Support the mission and core beliefs of Bixby School
Model Bixby’s values of Respect, Responsibility and Empathy

Personal Qualities:

Finds joy in spending time and engaging with young children and other educators
Demonstrated experience of professional initiative and accountability
Bixby is a community in which continual professional growth is expected; willingness to “stretch” is critical to job success
Role model for the community
Sense of humor
Belief in a differentiated, whole-child, whole-person approach to education
Committed to personal and professional growth
Self-aware; able to ask for help when needed
Belief in the value of a diverse community and committed to fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse community
Committed to a differentiated, whole-person approach to education
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Highly collaborative
Well-organized and adept at addressing multiple responsibilities
Detail-oriented and resilient

Education/Licensure:

Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI), Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Positive experience working with student populations with diverse needs and gifts
Experience working effectively with preschool and elementary-aged children
Current First Aid, CPR, Universal Precautions, and Medication Administration certification
At least 5 years of experience working with children in a formal setting, such as camp, after care or school

Physical Requirements: