SWIM INSTRUCTOR

CITY OF MANCHESTER • Manchester, TN

23d

About The Position

Instruct group and/or private swim lessons with positive energy and a passion for teaching while following all lesson plans and guides.

Requirements

• At least one year of lifeguarding experience preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching in a group swim lesson environment as a lead instructor preferred
• GED or equivalent degree.
• Must have excellent communication skills to instruct and direct clearly all participants and guests. Written skills must include the ability to write and read.
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions.
• Current CPR for Professional Rescuer and AED.
• Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross. Water Safety Instructor through the American Red Cross.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Prolonged and extensive standing/walking.
• Flexibility and ease of movement which includes considerable reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Maintain a healthy physical condition to allow for lifeguarding functions and teaching swim lessons.
• Must be able to tolerate a pool sanitized by chlorine for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Instruct group and/or private swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics M ana ger.
• Input data to monitor and record participant's attendance, progression, and areas of improvement.
• Interact with participants as well as guardians and guests.
• Follow swim lesson guidelines and plans to ensure that every instructor is teaching the same curriculum in the same way.
• Set up and clean up materials used for sessions before or after the sessions to maintain the tidiness of the aquatic areas.
• Instruct up to ten participants per class. Classes over five will have another instructor/lifeguard in the water)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees