General Purpose

Responsible for planning, preparing for, and teaching swim lessons.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: The Swim Instructor works under the general supervision of the Aquatics Manager.

Supervision Exercised: N/A

Essential Functions

Swim Instructors must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position, including but not limited to:

Plan, prepare, and teach swim lessons in accordance with facility protocols and agency curriculum:

• Maintain the safety of all swimmers in assigned group at all times; never turn your back on your class.
• Create and submit lessons plans for assigned groups. Communicate curriculum and equipment needs to Aquatic Manager in a timely fashion.
• Be able to audit swimmer’s skills and assist in assigning appropriate class; Adjust lesson plans to meet student’s needs.
• Teach swimming skills in accordance with American Red Cross standards. Be able to demonstrate and explain skills.
• Maintain adequate course records, including attendance and skills sheets. Complete report cards at the end of session.
• Respond to accidents or situations in or out of the water and provide first aid, CPR, and other assistance, as necessary.
• Help keep the Aquatic Center clean and uncluttered.
• Help maintain pool areas by putting in/taking out lane lines, cleaning decks, covering, and uncovering the pools, and removing all unnecessary equipment from the pool areas.
• Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Assume responsibility for maintaining positive relations with patrons:

• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner and be dressed in proper uniform.
• Assist and support patrons in a positive and productive manner.
• Respond to questions and/or concerns in a prompt fashion.
• Check in regularly with parents and guardians regarding swimmer’s progress.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with personnel and management.

• Attending all staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Assist other swim instructors and area personnel, as necessary.
• Participate in emergency scenarios according to role and training.
• Provide input for Aquatic area planning.
• Discuss areas of concern with appropriate personnel.

Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and patrons.

Special Qualifications (Certification)

• Must hold current certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training
• Standard First Aid
• CPR

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 15 years of age.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Various shifts, including early mornings, mid-day, evenings, and weekends.
• Work occurs in variable weather conditions including warm weather, water, and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
• Tasks may entail muscular strain, including walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, lifting, and swimming.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to performing job requirements. Common eye, hand and finger dexterity is required for most essential functions.

Selection Guidelines

A formal application is required; finalists will interview with the appropriate hiring authority. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.