Swim Instructor

Leisure Sports Aquatics Department

Job Description

SWIM INSTRUCTOR (Seasonal)

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Water Safety Instruction (WSI) Certification

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.

• 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