Swim Instructor

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, coordinating and teaching learn-to-swim and water safety courses
• Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants, so they can meet course objectives
• 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
• Cover all material required in a level
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
• Complete records and reports
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• HS Graduate
• 2+ years of aquatics instructor experience
• Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels, other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively
• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills
• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Able to work under pressure handling a variety of responsibilities
• Available to work nights and weekends as required
• Candidates should possess an ambitious, entrepreneurial, startup personality.

Certifications:

• Must be certified as a water safety instructor and lifeguard
• Certification in CPR/ AED / mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
• (Current certification in the following is preferred)
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Other certifications required by local or state laws

Salary details: $20-$25 per 45 minute lesson