What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swim Lesson Coordinator and Instructor position at Somerset Swim and Fitness?
Swim Lesson Coordinator and Instructor Job Description
Somerset Swim and Fitness is a boutique fitness club in Nashua, NH with a heated saltwater pool. Our WSI and/or Red Cross Certified Swim Instructors teach 30 minute private and semi-private lessons for children and adults. No Group Lessons! We are seeking a hybrid semi Full Time (estimated 30 hrs per week) Swim Lesson Coordinator and Instructor to manage the Swim Lesson Program and teach swim lessons.
Responsibilities Include:
- Teaching Swim Lessons (expected to be about 50% of your work load)
- Manage and coordinate swim instructor schedules in Excel, update and communicate with instructors regarding any changes in schedule, cancellations, or new clients.
- Send email confirmations to new swim lessons clients and instructors to confirm lesson start date, time and schedule.
- Make sure new swim lesson clients sign their swim lesson agreements in the Twin Oaks membership system.
- Check in swim lesson clients and print their swim lesson slips to redeem each lesson.
- Contact swim lesson clients prior to their package expiration date to find out if they want to continue their lessons and purchase a new package.
- Follow up on swim lesson inquiries and provide pricing and information to prospective clients.
- Monitor swim lesson waiting list and add to schedule on a first come first served basis
- Manage Swim Instructor Staff and coordinate commission schedule
- Support front desk staff answering phones and checking in guests
- Serve as a back-up swim instructor as needed
- Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels/curriculum or other nationally recognized water safety/swim lesson curriculum.
- Provide individual instruction for varying ages.
- Design individualized programs to meet the participant's interests, abilities and goals.
- Educate participants on proper technique and promote swimmer safety.
- Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.
- Tend to accident or emergency situations in accordance with accident/incident protocols and/or emergency action plans.
- Enforce Pool area policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified or willing to get certified
- Current first aid, adult CPR/AED certification required.
- Previous swim instruction experience required.
- Proficient in swimming strokes – front crawl, back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
- Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills in lessons instruction and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, pull buoys, etc.
- Ability to work independently.
- Reliable and dedicated with the ability to consistently work scheduled shifts.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Coordinated and detail oriented with strong organizational skills
If you are interested in applying for this position, please include a cover letter with your application. You can look us up at somersetsf.com. For more information, contact Eleanor Luna at 603.595.4160
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nashua, NH 03062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: One location