Aquatics Swim Instructor Aide - Non-Certified

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Instructor aides are responsible for assisting Water Safety Instructors with teaching American Red Cross lessons according to established guidelines, as well as communicating with parents and always ensuring swimmers’ safety. Responsible for the assistance of operation and administration of swim lessons with a direct report to the full-time Aquatic Facilities Supervisors. Applicants with American Red Cross WSI certifications should apply to the Aquatics Swim Instructor – Certified position.

Requirements

3 months of swimming experience, lesson instruction, or other relevant teaching experience
Experience interacting directly with customers
Must be proficient in the following skills: Front Crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary back stroke, side stroke, butterfly, back float/ sculling, and treading water.

Responsibilities

Assist in the creation of lesson plans using the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum
Assist in evaluations of lesson participants at the end of each session
Assist in completing course records and submit to program coordinator in a timely fashion
Teach associated skills correctly to the corresponding class participants
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of facility and swim lesson equipment
Maintain a safe learning environment for participants
Know and enforce all policies and procedures for aquatic facilities
Exhibit friendliness, diplomacy, and tact in responding to customers
Maintain confidentiality and exhibit professional conduct when handling sensitive information
Responsible for attending all scheduled shifts
Must attend all scheduled staff trainings to gain and/or share pertinent information
Demonstrate time management skills and attention to detail
Demonstrate initiative; Understand and respond to the various needs of customers and staff