BBRC SWIM INSTRUCTOR - RECREATION

Lafayette•Lafayette, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for teaching swim lessons to participants of all ages and skill levels in accordance with the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) standards. Provides a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment while promoting water safety and skill development. Maintains professionalism and clear communication with participants and parents, ensuring lessons are structured, fun, and effective. Swim Instructors must be at least 16 years old to apply. Applicants who are 15 years old may apply for the Swim Aide position. WSI Certification is required for Swim Instructors and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or ability to obtain with 90 days of employment (in-house certification available)
CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, teaching methods and techniques that provide positive motivation
Working knowledge of rules, strategies, and skills
General knowledge of the Cardiovascular system and human anatomy
Organizational procedures
Public relations skills
Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job
Must be versatile in all developmental stages
Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and supervise the assigned program
Ability to control large groups of people
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to remain current on the trends of the industry
Ability to communicate effectively to the participants when teaching skills
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper courses of action to be taken
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to analyze and correct facility safety hazards
Ability to write incident and accident reports
Ability to learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

Swim instruction or swim team experience preferred but not required
Previous instructional experience preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Must hold a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification to teach private swim lessons. Eligibility to teach private lessons is determined by the Aquatics Coordinator based on experience, professionalism, and program needs.

Responsibilities

Develops and teaches class content appropriate to the course description and level
Helps develop appropriate tools necessary to offer quality swim lessons
Provides feedback to class participants and proper instruction in the use of support materials
Monitors participants and their ability to participate
Provides a safe environment for all participants
Enforces all general building policies if applicable
Completes any necessary reports and forms, i.e., Incident Reports, Session Reports, Attendance Records, Supply Requests, etc.
Attends and participates in mandatory trainings and staff meetings
Responsible for preparation for program activities; prepares lesson plans, organizes relevant equipment, and sets up and breaks down materials used for instruction
Responsible for finding a dependable, appropriate substitute upon their absence