Swim Instructor

Manheim Township • Manheim Township, PA

6d

About The Position

Provide coaching and instruction for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Instruction will occur both in small groups, and private/group formats across various pools and seasons. Position runs June to August with hours from 8 am - 8 pm, Monday-Friday.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of all applicable swim skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and other coaches.
• Know and understand emergency procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in small groups.
• Ability to provide leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants.
• Technical knowledge of swimming strokes and skills
• Ability to demonstrate all swim strokes at a proficient level.
• Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to provide in-water instruction.
• Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to talk, hear, and see.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
• Previous Swim Instructor experience
• Advanced swimming skills
• Previous experience teaching private swim lessons
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Responsibilities

• Protect the safety and health of all swim participants.
• Assess swimming competencies for each level and make recommendations for placement in appropriate classes.
• Develop a lesson plan for swimmers of various ages and developmental levels. (Infant-Adult)
• Teach swimming skills consistent with age and developmental level. (Infant – Adult)
• Attendance at pre-season training on June 3rd from 4-7 pm
• Submit course rosters and information in a legible and organized fashion.
• Submit lesson plans for all lessons when requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed