Swim Instructor

Hubbard Family Swim School•Peoria, AZ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Deck Supervisor, the Swim Instructor teaches swimming according to Hubbard Family Swim School (HFSS) safety and excellence standards and Teacher Standards. The instructor works with other instructors and is immediately responsible for children’s safety and participation. The role calls for ethical conduct, community stewardship, initiative, responsive service, effective collaboration, progressive decision-making, personal responsibility, and clear communication with instructors, administrative and office staff, parents, and children. The instructor prepares and teaches lessons using the HFSS curriculum, assesses student progress, and helps swimmers achieve level skills. The position also involves maintaining a safe, clean, and organized pool environment, caring for teaching equipment, attending scheduled meetings and training, and supporting coworkers, including by substituting when needed. The work is performed in and around a warm, humid pool environment and requires following specified safety precautions.

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 and humor; ability to make customers and staff feel welcome.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills; patience in handling customer requests and resolving issues.
Ability to assess customers’ and children’s needs and communication styles and adapt communication accordingly.
Problem-solving skills, including investigating issues, analyzing information, drawing reasonable conclusions, and finding solutions with minimal management guidance.
Ability to identify opportunities for system improvements and recommend changes that improve accuracy, efficiency, responsiveness, and customer or child experience.
Accountability, willingness to accept responsibility and feedback, and focus on solutions and the interests of both the customer and company.
Initiative and results focus, including ability to set priorities, organize resources, and complete work without frequent reminders.
Attention to detail in lesson plans, time management, and tracking children’s skill levels and progress needs.
High integrity and ethical conduct.
Leadership, teamwork, and ability to foster a cooperative work environment and support others’ development.
Ability to frequently talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, swim, feel with 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, regulations, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures; remain responsible for swimmers’ safety and whereabouts.
Greet swimmers, parents, and staff warmly and develop positive relationships.
Understand HFSS swim levels and prepare each lesson according to 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 and regularly recommend advancement and placement to the Deck Supervisor.
Prepare for Lane of the Week assessments and track each child’s skill level and progress needs.
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 promptly and effectively.
Maintain, organize, and put away swim supplies and equipment; report damaged equipment to the Deck Supervisor.
Keep facilities clean, organized, free of litter, and safe.
Continue learning and progressing toward expert status in job duties.
Attend staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled.
Arrive at the pool at least 15 minutes before the scheduled instruction period.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties, including instructing swim lessons, and help coworkers, including by substituting.
Prepare for customer inquiries by studying products, services, and customer service processes.