Learn-to-Swim Instructor - Recreation and Wellness

Bowling Green State University•Main Campus (BG), OH

About The Position

Serve as a swim instructor and provide participants with a quality, fun, energetic, and effective learning environment. Instruct children and adults in swim lessons, maintain lesson plans, and communicate with participants and guardians about progress. The role also involves responding to lesson-related communications, supporting department policies and mission, and providing first aid in emergencies.

Requirements

Ability to learn, implement, and instruct the BGSU swim lesson curriculum.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, or ability to obtain them following hire.
Ability to work with office and computer equipment.
Professional mannerisms and a friendly demeanor.
Ability to work appropriately with children and adults.

Responsibilities

Instruct patrons in swim instruction sessions.
Schedule private and semi-private lessons in advance with participants.
Maintain lesson plans and check the Swim Lessons binder weekly.
Respond to communications from the supervisor regarding available lessons.
Maintain open communication with participants and guardians about participant progress.
Provide first aid in emergency situations.
Attend learn-to-swim staff meetings throughout the year.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, work well with a team, and be accountable and reliable.
Enforce rules and regulations.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive rapport with patrons and co-workers.
Follow the policies and procedures in the Recreation and Wellness Student Employee Manual.
Promote and support the mission of the Department of Recreation and Wellness.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.