Swim Instructor

Country Club Of Landfall•Wilmington, NC

42d

About The Position

Country Club of Landfall is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Swim Instructor to teach swim lessons to Members of all ages and skill levels. If you have a passion for water safety, enjoy working with children and adults alike, and thrive in a fun and rewarding environment, we’d love to have you on our team! The role of a Swim Instructor is to instruct swimmers on the basics of stroke technique and provide an environment to keep swimmers safe. They are responsible for providing structured skills to swimmers of all ages in both a private and group setting. A Swim Instructor will plan and implement swim lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities A Swim Instructor will be able to work in a private setting with swimmers, as well as have the skills to work in a small group setting regarding swim instruction. Teach water safety techniques and swimming fundamentals. Monitor and ensure a safe swimming environment at all times. Encourage and motivate swimmers to build confidence and improve skills. The Swim Instructor is responsible for engaging with members, providing impeccable customer service and exemplary communication skills while providing feedback about progress. A Swim Instructor will take the initiative to complete necessary tasks without direction and will be able to maintain a safe environment for swimmers A Swim Instructor will attend monthly in-service meetings to stay on top of their training to continue providing the best service to the members Maintain a positive, professional, and engaging attitude with members.

Requirements

16+ years old
2-3 years swimming experience
Knowledge of the 4 swim strokes
Experience communicating and teaching people of all ages
Great customer service skills
Able to lift 25+ pounds
Able to work in outdoor conditions (rain, humidity, thunder, lightning, etc.)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR/AED Certified
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certified preferred Or ability/willingness to obtain/sign up for a Red Cross WSI certification course within 30 days of onboarding
Must have flexible availability as lessons can be scheduled sporadically.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certified

Responsibilities

Instruct swimmers on the basics of stroke technique
Provide an environment to keep swimmers safe
Provide structured skills to swimmers of all ages in both a private and group setting
Plan and implement swim lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities
Teach water safety techniques and swimming fundamentals
Monitor and ensure a safe swimming environment at all times
Encourage and motivate swimmers to build confidence and improve skills
Engage with members, providing impeccable customer service and exemplary communication skills while providing feedback about progress
Take the initiative to complete necessary tasks without direction
Maintain a safe environment for swimmers
Attend monthly in-service meetings to stay on top of their training
Maintain a positive, professional, and engaging attitude with members