Instructor - Lima Community Aquatic Park

The Sports Facilities Companies•Lima, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lima Community Aquatic Park is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Lima, OH. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Lima Community Aquatic Park is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. The Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting swim lessons for both group and one-on-one private swim lessons. Lessons are conducted in the morning hours and may also be offered in the evening. The Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

Requirements

2-3 years' experience of swim lessons instruction is preferred
Strong swimming ability and knowledge of different swimming techniques
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
Must be a team player
Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, CRP/AED Certified
Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building
Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

Responsibilities

Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals, and groups
Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing participant performance and needs
Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
Friendly and courteous with participants and team members
Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
Ensure proper use and care of pool equipment and teaching aids
Report any maintenance or safety issues to management
All additional duties assigned by management