Swim Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time

The Salvation Army Central Territory • Green Bay, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor plans and teaches group and private swimming lessons at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Salvation Army Kroc Center. The instructor leads lessons for swimmers of different ages, experience levels, and abilities, helping participants progress toward course objectives. Scheduled lesson times include Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m., Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Scheduling is flexible, and employees may work as little as one shift per week. Pay is $16.16 per hour. Employees who also work as certified lifeguards receive an additional $1.00 per hour, and a $1.00-per-hour shift differential applies to shifts worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

The role is based in a busy public aquatics center. Duties involve active participation in the aquatic environment and maintaining the appearance and upkeep of facilities and equipment. The work environment is noisy, warm, and humid, with potential exposure to pool chemicals and fumes, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Some duties at outdoor special events may involve exposure to prevailing weather conditions.

Requirements

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED/First Aid certification, or equivalent, required within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, swimming, treading water, demonstrating swim strokes, and physically supporting children learning swimming techniques.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of swim lesson experience with a wide variety of ages and abilities is strongly preferred.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned group and private classes according to guidelines and swimmers’ levels.
• Adapt teaching approaches to participants’ ages, experience levels, and abilities to help them meet course objectives.
• Prepare progressive lesson plans that enhance participants’ experience.
• Evaluate student learning and record progress.
• Provide students and parents, when applicable, with regular and timely evaluation feedback.
• Complete records and reports promptly and return them to the Aquatics Manager and/or Aquatics Coordinator.
• Educate patrons about pool rules and enforce those rules.
• Participate in designated staff training and professional development, including regular in-service training.
• Maintain the attractive appearance, function, and general upkeep of aquatics facilities, equipment, and furnishings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed