Swim Instructor

Do you love the water? Do you love to swim? Are you interested in teaching children a life skill? We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals to teach swim lessons at the Resort.

Training is provided for all selected candidates.

All employees receive a FREE POOL PASS and other great on-property discounts!       

Starting at $20.00/hour

Primary Function

Assure safe and enjoyable swim lesson experiences (both group and individual) for our guests. This position is typically, although not always, an extension of the Lifeguard role.

Reporting and Accountability

• The Swim Instructor reports to, and is accountable to Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Aquatics Training Coordinator, or in their absence, the Assistant Pool Manager, Assistant Aquatics Manager, or Pool Manager.

Authority

• The Swim Instructor has the support and authority necessary to carry out the responsibilities and tasks described in this job description and other responsibilities of the Pool, as assigned by the Aquatics Training Coordinator, Assistant Pool Manager, Assistant Aquatics Manager, or Pool Manager.

Physical Requirements

• Adequate physical agility to perform the physical tasks required to operate within and around the Pool as Instructor, including visual and hearing acuity
• Ability to focus attention on pool area and students without distraction
• Physical agility required to perform all the activities of the Swim Instructor job, including the ability to walk to all areas of the facility, and climb stairs.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and read instructions and pass all swim instructor training to received appropriate certifications.

Physical Demands

An employee is required to run, swim, and walk; stand and sit for long periods; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio; use hands to grasp, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment. The employee must be able to push or pull persons of all sizes, and extract them from the water as outlined in the Swim Lessons University curriculum.

Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; hear and respond to whistle warning and emergency signals; solve problems; interact with the public, and deal with distressed or dissatisfied individuals.

The employee regularly works under outdoor weather conditions, is routinely exposed to the sun, may be exposed to extreme heat or cold; works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces.

Other Requirements

• Licenses and certifications:
  • Swim Lessons University Certification, Parent/Tot through 301/302/303
• Prior experience teaching or managing children
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
• Willingness to cross-train in other departments as assigned and provide help and support to other departments, including covering breaks and/or shifts if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Days

The Swim Instructor’s work hours and days will be assigned in advance. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and holidays, is expected in order to meet the needs of clients and accommodate private or semi-private lessons.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of the job duties. The complete job description will be supplied upon request.

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is a drug free workplace. 

Salary : $22 - $24