Swim Instructor

Direct Report: Lead Lifeguard/Aquatics Manager

Tacoma Country & Golf Club Overview
Tacoma Country & Golf Club is as proud of our past as we are excited about our future. Dating to 1894, Tacoma Country & Golf Club has been occupying this beautiful property on the shores of American Lake for well over a century. TCGC is the oldest established Golf Club West of the Mississippi.

Golf is central to the member experience at Tacoma Country & Golf Club. We feature an 18-hole championship golf course that stretches beyond 6,900-yards from the back tees. Accomplished players will love the test they find on our links, while players of all skill levels will find a playable course that is enjoyable round after round.

Tacoma Country & Golf Club offers a competition sized swimming pool set on the shores of American Lake complete with locker rooms, a Beach House with kitchen and bar, and beach and lake access with a dock and slide. The pool, beach house, and lake operate for members and their guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day and through September, weather, and lifeguard availability, permitting.

Position Summary
Tacoma Country and Golf Club seeks a positive, energetic professional to provide excellent swim lessons to the children and grandchildren of members. Instructors will ensure a safe, fun and educational environment for participants of the program.

Position Core Duties
Swim Instructor Essential Duties, Skills, and other information

• 2 Week Classes, 4 Days a week, 3-4 Sessions; Private lessons available per Aquatics Manager approval
• Work with children ages 3-12 to help them feel comfortable in the water
• Teach swimming skills to help children advance to upper levels
• Swim Instructor Certification not required
• Some knowledge of basic swim strokes required
• Ability to demonstrate to children different swim/safety techniques
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications

Swim Coach Essential Duties, Skills, and other information

• Assist with planning and running drills/workouts/sets
• Familiar with swim structure and skills
• Get in water and Demonstrate skills
• Assist with Preparing and Running a swim meet
• Make the experience fun for all involved (Children and parents)

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Working knowledge of aquatics recreation and operation systems
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, problem analysis and decision-making, planning and organizing, adaptability/flexibility and time management.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with members, employees, program participants, and guests of members.
• Strong written communication and computer skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong work ethic and customer service skills.
• Minimum of 2 years lifeguard and/or Swim Instructor experience preferred.
• Current Lifeguarding Certification; American Red Cross preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to perform duties involving physical labor, such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity with the physical ability to perform job
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Employment contingent upon clearing a criminal background check.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay is $18.00-20.00 DOE

Golf Privileges per employee handbook

Employee Meal Program per employee handbook

Paid Time Off per employee handbook

Tacoma Country and Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

To Apply for this Position

Please fill out the job application at www.golftcgc.com and navigate to the Careers Page at the bottom