Swim Instructor
About The Position
Teach swim lessons. As a swim instructor, you need thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills. Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills. An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures. Leadership and public relations skills. Communication skills. Decision-making skills. Be familiar with water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively. Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants, so they can meet course objectives. Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe. Cover all material required in a level. Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress. Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans. Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations. Complete records and reports. Participate in regular in-service training sessions. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Minimum two years high school education
- WSI Certification or Obtain within 90 days of hire date
- American Heart Association BLS Certification (CPR/AED, First Aid)
- Lifeguard Certification through American Red Cross or other approved certifying body
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year lifeguard experience preferred
- Previous swim lesson instruction preferred
- Previous work with children and adult private lessons and children group lessons
Responsibilities
- Teach swim lessons
- Adapt teaching approaches to participant needs
- Provide for the health and safety of participants
- Cover all required course material
- Communicate regularly with participants and parents
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
- Complete records and reports
- Participate in regular in-service training sessions
- Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
