Swim Instructor (Seasonal)

Leisure Sports Aquatics Department

Job Description

SWIM INSTRUCTOR

MISSION

To provide members and non-members an opportunity to learn, improve and enjoy swimming and the aquatic environment by providing professional instruction to individuals and groups of all ages and ability levels. Ensure a positive learning experience for every student. Exhibit high energy, enthusiasm and a love of swimming when teaching. To get and keep members involved in aquatics programming and to build a lesson clientele through referrals. To assist the Aquatics Director in the overall coordination of the club’s aquatics programs, as requested.

REPORTS TO

Aquatics Supervisor

DRIVERS of SUCCESS

• Personable, Friendly Demeanor
• Customer Service Obsession
• Swimming and Teaching Skills & Experience
• Team Player, Leadership Skills
• Professionalism, Responsibility
• Enthusiasm, Achievement Orientation

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct all lessons and classes in a safe and professional manner, following the American Red Cross curriculum and guidelines as applicable
• Be ready to start and end class exactly on time
• Build and maintain an active schedule of both group and private lessons
• Be alert and attentive to students throughout class; keep all students in sight at all times
• Ensure that students comply with all pool rules
• Be knowledgeable and comfortable in using all teaching aids and props; ensure that all equipment and supplies are properly stored after usage
• Evaluate and record each student’s progress
• For children, communicate progress to parents with recommendations for future class placement. Complete and present “report cards” to children at end of session
• Be fully comfortable with using any of the club’s rescue or safety equipment
• Be courteous to all pool users before, during and after swim lessons
• Promote aquatic programs to all students
• Attain and maintain required certifications in Water Safety Instruction and CPR/AED.
• Complete all required administrative work and telephone work by requested deadlines
• Report any pool or aquatics equipment problems or needs to the Aquatics Director
• Participate in ongoing instructor training provided by the club
• Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to:

• Write, speak, read, hear and see
• Pass the WSI and CPR certification courses
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods (on deck or in pool)
• Work outdoors and exposed to sun for prolonged periods
• Hold and support an adult or child in water
• Project voice across a crowded, noisy pool, on a sustained basis
• Set-up and take-down of light equipment