Pay:  $15-$25 per hour/Days:  Hourly basis

Primary Purpose:

To instruct and demonstrate proper swimming skills with an emphasis toward competitive swimming.

Qualifications:

CPR and First Aid certified

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, preferred but not required

Previous aquatic experience, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Be mentally and physically fit

Must exhibit a love for working with children

Flexibility, positivity, and willingness to try new ideas

Ability to work evenings during the school year

Ability to work mornings, evenings, or both during the summer season

Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times

Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content, and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.

Effective communication skills

Understanding of and commitment to customer care principles

Experience:

Experience in teaching swimming classes and individuals of various ages and ability levels, preferred

Competitive swimming experience, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Adhere to and instruct all swim lesson participants in the established learn-to-swim curriculum.

2. Maintain a high level of safety in his/her own class, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.

3. Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.

4. Work collaboratively with participants and aquatics staff to ensure an educational, engaging, and inviting experience and learning environment for all participants.

5. Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students’ swim skills.

6. Teach a variety of swim skill levels, educating participants on proper technique and swimmer safety.

7. Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.

8. Attend mandatory orientation, meetings, and training sessions as scheduled.

9. Work hours as scheduled which includes beginning and ending class on time; remaining after class to answer participant or teacher questions, and/or to clean up supplies.

10. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to high humidity and potential chemical hazards in pool water. Moderate lifting; crouching, kneeling, sitting and standing. Working on slippery surfaces.