GlobalX Summer Programs Swim Instructor

Mid-Pacific Institute•Honolulu, HI

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Exchange Academy (GlobalX) is seeking Swim Instructors for our Summer Programs. Swim Instructors will provide engaging and structured swim lessons for students ages 4 through grade 5, ensuring a safe and supportive aquatic learning environment. Under the supervision of the Pool Manager and Head Lifeguard, Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching proper swimming techniques, water safety skills, and stroke development while fostering confidence and enthusiasm in young swimmers. Be part of a team that inspires learning, growth, and a love for swimming throughout the summer! Position Details Program Duration : Up to 5 weeks during Summer Programs (dates may vary) Work Hours : Monday Friday, 11:00 AM 4:00 PM (hours may vary) Orientation : Mandatory in-person session

Requirements

Minimum Requirements
Must be at least 16-years-old with a valid work permit.
Be able to teach toward established objectives and effectively manage five students for up to 60 minutes per class.
Strong swimming skills and understanding of water safety practices.
Be willing to work at being a good/better instructor.
Take corrective feedback from the Pool Manager or Head Lifeguard and make positive adjustments.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Requirements
Prior experience teaching swim lessons or working with children in an aquatic setting.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Experience working with students of all ages.
Strong verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct age-appropriate swim lessons tailored to various skill levels.
Teach fundamental swimming techniques, stroke refinement, and water safety.
Supervise students in and around the pool to ensure a safe environment.
Provide positive reinforcement and individualized instruction to help students progress.
Take precautions to prevent dangerous situations.
Recognize correct and incorrect skill ability and know how to make correct changes to enhance their skill ability.
Handle minor discipline problems and deal with them quickly and effectively.
Give thorough, precise and clear explanations.
Work toward giving accurate expert instruction.
Provide quality demonstrations of skills.
Provide specific corrective feedback.
Communicate effectively with young children.
Provide sufficient practice time to increase skill ability level.
Handle basic emergency procedures for water accidents.
Enforce all pool rules and safety protocols.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and fellow instructors.
Additional duties as assigned by the Pool Manager and/or Head Lifeguard.
Regular and predictable attendance at work.
Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources.
Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.