What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Lesson Instructor position at City of Greenbelt?
Position: Swim Lesson Instructor
Reports To: Swim Lesson Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinators, Supervisor
Starting Pay: $16.87/hour Grade: 5
Description: The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons to swimmers between the ages of 6 months to adults and seniors according to Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center guidelines. Classes include parent and child classes, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes, tween/teen classes, and adult instructional classes. The Swim Lesson Instructor will enforce pool and safety rules and Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center policies to maintain a safe environment and customer satisfaction.
Duties:
- Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively.
- Provide swimming instruction to students of all ages, abilities, and skill levels.
- Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives.
- Evaluate students and recommend appropriate classes for their skill levels.
- Provide corrective and positive feedback to students to ensure learning and a positive atmosphere.
- Complete student evaluation cards
- Have all instructional equipment ready before lessons begin and put all equipment away at the end of lessons.
- Communicate regularly with participants and parents.
- Recognize distressed swimmers and provide the necessary assistance.
- Know, understand, and enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
- Never leave students unattended
- Report to duty and be ready to work 15 minutes prior to the beginning of your shift.
- Maintain a positive rapport and image with the patrons.
- Keeps the facility clean, including pool, pool area, and locker rooms.
Qualifications:
- Current certification in the following:
- Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (preferred).
- Swimming background knowledge.
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