Swim Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time
About The Position
The Swim Instructor at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Salvation Army Kroc Center plans and teaches group and private swimming lessons for participants of all ages and skill levels. The instructor adapts lessons to participants’ age, experience, and ability, supports their progress, evaluates learning, and communicates feedback to students and parents when applicable. The position also includes educating patrons about pool rules, maintaining timely records, participating in staff training, and helping keep aquatic facilities and equipment attractive and functional. Lessons are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m., Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Scheduling is flexible, and employees may work as little as one shift per week. Pay is $16.16 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for employees who also work as certified lifeguards and a $1.00-per-hour shift differential for shifts worked from 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The job takes place primarily in a busy public aquatics center, with high noise levels, elevated temperatures, and high humidity. The role involves exposure to pool chemicals and fumes, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Duties at outdoor events or other community center activities may involve 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 perform the described physical activities, including swimming, treading water, demonstrating swim strokes, and physically supporting children as they learn swimming techniques.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 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
- Instruct assigned classes according to guidelines and swim level.
- Adapt teaching approaches to participants’ ages, experience levels, and abilities to help them meet course objectives.
- Prepare progressive lesson plans that enhance participants’ experiences.
- Evaluate student learning and record progress.
- Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback to students and parents, when applicable.
- Complete records and reports promptly and return them to the Aquatics Manager and/or Aquatics Coordinator.
- Educate patrons and enforce pool rules.
- Participate in designated staff training and professional development courses, including regular in-service training sessions.
- Help ensure the attractive appearance, function, and general upkeep of aquatic facilities, equipment, and furnishings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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