Swim Instructor

Texas Elite Swimming  is currently looking for FOUR (4) Swim Instructors/Coaches for our Summer Satellite location program.  Instructors will be teaching swim lessons to members and guests of all ages in Lago Vista, TX and surrounding area. This location works out the the City Pool of Lago Vista.  All coaches/instructors will report directly to the Head Site Coach. 

Salary:

This is a part time hourly position starting from end of May through August.  Hourly pay rate will be determined on experience. Pay starts at $17-$20/hour.  Bonus incentives are also available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•Teach skills based on our world class learn to swim program.

•Attend all swim competitions and team events as designated.

• Knowledge of the lesson/practice/meet schedule . 

• Promote lessons and team to members and maximize client retention • Enter lessons in scheduling software

• Participate in regular In-Service Trainings

• Adapt all teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of each participant

• Communicate regularly with participants and their guardians, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress 

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with City of Lago emergency action plans

• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations

• Accurately complete records and reports

• Complete any necessary reports for accidents and/or incidents • Able to work in a wet pool environment 

• Possess strong customer service skills 

• Able to multi-task and be well organized 

• Able to work in a team environment 

• Able to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the Assistant Aquatics Director, Aquatics Director and/or the General Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: One year certification from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).  Upon hire and training, the individual must be able to successfully utilize the

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the following:

• CPR/AED

• First Aid

• Water Safety Instructor (preferred) or equivalent experience

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employees are occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (nonweather).