Swim Instructor 2
About The Position
Do you want a job with rewarding results? Become a swim instructor! Our swim instructors find their work highly rewarding and thrive on knowing that they are making a positive impact on the individuals that they teach every day. They love seeing the progress that their students make in the water. About the job: Make a difference in lifelong safety by teaching community members to swim. Everyone starts somewhere with a new skill and this position plays a big role for new swimmers of all ages. Teach basic and assist with other levels of the BPRD and Red Cross learn-to-swim program, providing a safe, progressive and fun learning experience for participants. Work with age groups from 6 months through 15 years of age and even adults. We offer a great training class that will teach you how to communicate with children, child development and of course teaching strategies!
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Currently attending high school or high school diploma or equivalent
- One-year experience with a minimum of 400 swim instructing hours
- Strong knowledge of Red Cross WSI (water safety instructor) program, including learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices and progressions.
- Strong personal swimming skills; plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals; communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children; physically perform the duties associated with this position; work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff and the general public.
- Swim Instructor - Red Cross Water Safety Instruction (WSI) Certification
Nice To Haves
- college coursework with emphasis in a swimming/fitness related field, preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Plan and instruct basic swim and water safety programs in accordance with BPRD and Red Cross standards and procedures.
- Assist with advanced swim levels.
- Provide for the progress, safety, comfort and enjoyment of class participants.
- Evaluate participants and complete progress reports and cards.
- Maintain required BPRD and Red Cross course records.
- Communicate with lesson participants and parents concerning specific lesson and related program information.
- Participate in regular swim instructor in-service training.
Benefits
- Benefit type: Part time- non benefited
- Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
