PT Instructor/Crabtree Gym

City of Myrtle Beach•Sc, SC

About The Position

The Swim Instructor ensures the safety and well-being of citizens using the pool and its facilities. The instructor teaches swimming lessons, coaches recreational swim teams, and/or instructs water exercise classes, including teaching skills such as floating, stroke technique, and endurance. The role also involves assisting pool users, maintaining supplies and records, coordinating work activities, and keeping certifications and swimming skills current. The position is with the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must possess and maintain Water Safety Instructor certification.
Must possess and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Knowledge of recreational program promotion, First Aid and CPR, and safety procedures.
Customer service skills; verbal and written communication skills; and ability to build strong professional relationships.
Ability to establish rapport and listen.
Ability to operate, maneuver, or control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in essential functions.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations.

Responsibilities

Teach swimming lessons, coach recreational swim teams, and/or instruct water exercise classes.
Teach swimming skills such as floating, stroke technique, and endurance.
Provide information about pool policies, procedures, programs, fees, and related issues; respond to questions and complaints and initiate problem resolution.
Check in class participants.
Maintain inventories of supplies, forms, and equipment; ensure adequate supplies are available and request materials as needed.
Prepare or complete forms, reports, correspondence, chemical reports, attendance records, and other documents.
Receive, review, complete, process, forward, or retain documentation as appropriate.
Communicate with supervisors, City employees, the public, outside agencies, and others to coordinate activities, exchange information, resolve problems, and give or receive direction.
Keep informed about products, methods, trends, and advances in the profession; read professional literature, maintain professional affiliations, and attend workshops and training as appropriate.
Attend in-service training, maintain certifications, and maintain required swimming skills.
Perform other related duties as required, requested, or assigned.