SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Hubbard Family Swim School•Peoria, AZ

19d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Deck Supervisor, the Swim Instructor teaches swimming in accordance with Hubbard Family Swim School (HFSS) safety and excellence standards, the Teacher Standards, and the HFSS curriculum. The instructor is immediately responsible for children’s safety and participation and works collaboratively with other instructors and staff. The role involves communicating with the Deck Supervisor, administrative and office staff, parents, and children, and carrying out duties with ethical conduct, initiative, community stewardship, and personal responsibility. Instructors prepare and deliver lessons for swimmers of different ages and skill levels, assess progress, and recommend advancement or placement. They maintain a safe, clean, and organized pool environment, care for teaching equipment, address behavior issues, attend scheduled meetings and training, and arrive at least 15 minutes before instruction begins. The position requires flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, and the ability to instruct in the pool for up to five hours per day.

Requirements

At least two years of high school education.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Emotional maturity and enjoyment of water.
Ability to instruct in the pool for up to five hours per day.
Genuine interest in youth character development.
Personal acceptance of HFSS’s four Core Values.
Warmth, humor, and the ability to make customers and staff feel welcome.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication and patient handling of customer requests.
Ability to assess communication needs and communicate effectively with children and customers.
Problem-solving skills, including investigating issues, drawing reasonable conclusions, and resolving basic problems with minimal management guidance.
Accountability, willingness to accept feedback, and focus on finding solutions.
Initiative and ability to set priorities, organize resources, and complete work without frequent reminders.
Attention to detail in lesson plans, time management, and tracking each child’s skills and progress.
High integrity and ethical conduct.
Leadership and ability to foster cooperation and help others develop.
Ability to frequently talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, swim, feel with the hands, and reach.
Ability to frequently lift, hold, or move equipment or a small child weighing up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with youth, educational classes, swimming, youth programs, recreation, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Follow HFSS Core Values, policies, Swim Instructor Standards, rules, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures, and remain responsible for swimmers’ safety and whereabouts.
Greet swimmers, parents, and staff warmly and build positive relationships.
Prepare for lessons according to swimmer levels and the HFSS curriculum.
Teach and demonstrate swimming strokes and skills to participants of different ages.
Communicate with the Deck Supervisor about class structure, lesson plans, student progress, and personal development needs.
Assess students’ abilities, recommend advancement and placement, and prepare for Lane of the Week assessments.
Help swimmers achieve level skills in a timely manner.
Learn and use swimmers’ names, and serve as a positive role model for swimmers and staff.
Identify, respond to, and resolve swimmer behavior issues or disputes.
Maintain, organize, and put away swim supplies and equipment; report damaged equipment; and keep facilities clean, organized, and safe.
Continue learning and developing expertise in job duties.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions.
Arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes before the scheduled instruction period.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties, including instructing swim lessons.
Work a flexible schedule and assist coworkers, including by substituting.
Prepare for customer inquiries by studying products, services, and customer service processes.