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Posted Job Title
Head Swim Instructor
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The head swim instructor will serve as a supervisor for the swim instructor staff, complete administrative tasks for swim lessons programming, and teach swim lessons for the Penn Community.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Program Administration - 30%
Managing client data sheets
Sending lesson report cards
Tracking program registrations
Matching clients with instructors
Private Swim Lessons - 30%
Assisting clients in achieving their swimming goals
Meeting evaluation expectations
Maintaining awareness of the pool's recreational swim hours
Keeping accurate records of lessons
Updating a client roster in google sheets regularly
Communication - 20%
Maintaining a courteous and polite demeanor
Timely communication with clients
Sending out a weekly swim instructor newsletter
Handling swim lesson emails and inquiries
Group Swim Lessons - 20%
Supervising group swim lessons on Sunday mornings
Assigning instructors to levels
Qualifications
Candidates for this position should have prior group and private lesson teaching experience. They should be former swimmers and/or hold a swim lesson instructor certification. Candidates will be asked about their swim instruction knowledge and asked to swim. Candidates should be prepared to provide a resume and references upon request.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
Affirmative Action Statement
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Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.