Swim Instructor

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Swim Instructor position includes the following duties:

• Reports to the Pool Managers and Aquatics Coordinators
• Provide group and private swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants, children, and adults following the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum and guidelines.
• Responsible for the guidance, safety, and welfare of the people in their class from the time children leave their caregiver to the time they are returned to the caregiver.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational water safety classes to the American Red Cross standard.
• Serves as the main point of contact for swim lesson operations while on-site at aquatics facilities; communicates with participants and guardians regarding class sessions.
• Leads with onsite supervision and communication; assists with scheduling, training, and evaluating swim lesson program.
• Describes and accurately demonstrates new skills as they are taught.
• Responsible for teaching all classes in a session or having a Water Safety Instructor substitute scheduled, as required.
• Attends all required pre- and in-service training assigned covering a variety of topics.
• Leads and maintains the promotion of excellent customer service standards at all levels of operations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment in connection with the operation of the pool; assists the Recreation Supervisor and co-workers in duties necessary for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the pool and pool grounds.
• Maintains all necessary documentation for business, operations, program, and staffing under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor
• Teaches appropriate skills and techniques based on age and level using well-designed lesson and block plans; assists with registration; prepares and maintains records and reports.
• **Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is completion of one (1) year of high school or one (1) or more years working with children.

Licensure Or Certification Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or the ability to obtain before employment required.
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate, or ability to obtain before employment required.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or nationally recognized certificate, or the ability to obtain before employment preferred.
• Valid and current Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna
  
  

Other

• Minimum 15 years of age
  
  

Important Job Functions

• Evaluate student's programs and services and make recommendations on the modification of existing programs.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all aquatics operations, always adhering to industry standards.
• Maintains the facility in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Provide availability and scheduling information following assigned deadlines.
• Always presents a professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge Of

• Possess thorough knowledge of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) manual.
• Basic recreation principles
• Water safety & Emergency procedures
• Program development.
• Swim stroke development.
• Lesson planning
  
  

Skill in:

• Leadership
• Facilitating learning
  
  

Ability to: (Mental and Physical Abilities)

• Work independently and under direct supervision.
• Adhere to regulations, policies, and procedures required by the State of Ohio, Franklin County Board of Health, the City of Gahanna, and all other regulatory/governing bodies.
• To understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures for the public.
• Complete all pre-requisite skills for the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• The employee is subject to inside and outside environment conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires swimming, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
  
  

Seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the Ohio Public Employment Retirement (OPERS).

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This position requires employees to be at least 15 years old at the start of employment. Will you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you previously worked for the City of Gahanna?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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MANDATORY paid staff training will be held on multiple dates and times leading up to the summer season. Staff are required to attend all training prior to being able to start working. Training includes:

• Seasonal Staff Orientation (for all employees)
• Additional required training, specific for the position Dates and times will be communicated at the time of offer. Initial the box below to acknowledge this requirement.
• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you were referred for this position by someone, enter their name in the box below. If not, enter n/a.

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Can you swim at least 200 yards continuously?

• yes
• no
• Required Question