OMAHA KROC CENTER - Group Swim Lesson Instructor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Omaha, NE

40d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Swim lesson Instructors are responsible for the coordination of all required materials, providing appropriate instruction, and ensuring the safety of participants in group swim lesson sessions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
Prefer at least 6 months of experience in teaching swim lessons.
Experience working with adults, youth and children.
Working knowledge of general safety guidelines in an aquatic’s environment.
Good communication skills including interpersonal skills.
English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
Strong independent judgement.
General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
Must pass all applicable background checks.
Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED/First Aid) is required and must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment and maintained on a yearly basis.
Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire as established by The Salvation Army.
Must be WSI certified.
Must be able to teach at least one session all year round.

Nice To Haves

Basic Swim Lesson Instructor (BSI) and/or Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certifications from the American Red Cross and/or Face Up First certification preferred. Other swim lesson instructor certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide superior instruction for clients to increase swim skills for classes within the scope of the training of the instructor.
Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center rules to provide a safe environment for all.
Provide exceptional quality service, leadership and mentoring to all guests in swim lessons – promoting a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
Keep up-to-date documentation of all lesson plans and execution with progress reports as required.
Understand how to use and safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of systems that safeguard any/all facilities, supplies and equipment related to aquatic programs, lessons and classes.
Keep daily maintenance records and statistics. Notify the Aquatics Center Manager or Aquatics Center Assistant Manager of the need for significant or immediate repair of equipment and replacing supplies.
Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise documentation is completed.
Attend all scheduled team meetings and staff meetings as directed by the Aquatics Center Manager or the Aquatics Center Assistant Manager.
Ensure all safety standards are met and maintain certifications performing all in service requirements.
All other duties as assigned.