OMAHA KROC CENTER - Group Swim Lesson Instructor
About The Position
The Salvation Army Omaha Kroc Center is seeking energetic and relationship-oriented individuals to be part of our team. The Kroc Center is a unique, privately owned community center that strives every day to enrich the lives of the people we serve - physically, spiritually, and educationally. Voted as a Best Christian Workplace by BCWI for four years, you can be part of a passionate team who love to serve and support one another and our community. At the Kroc Center you will have the opportunity to use and develop your experience and skills in a fun and caring environment.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
- Prefer at least 6 months of experience in teaching swim lessons for adults, youth, and children
- Spanish language skills helpful.
- 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 Aquatics Management 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 Management.
- Maintain certifications and attend quarterly water safety in services.
- All other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
