PRN: Swim Instructor Mentor Fitness Center

University Hospitals • Mentor, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing proper and safe swim instruction for those learning how to swim, to those who need skills enhanced. Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner. Plan and organize swim instruction participants in either individual or small group sessions. May be assigned to serve as a camp counselor, as needed, supporting youth programs and insuring a safe, engaging environment for participants. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Requirements

• 1+ years swim instruction
• Ability to work with children and adults who cannot swim. (Required proficiency)
• Experience in working with learn-to-swim equipment. (Required proficiency)
• Strong communication skills with parents/guardians of children whom lessons are provided. (Required proficiency)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) from the American Red Cross or equivalent nationally recognized organization. (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

• Current High School Student
• High School Equivalent / GED
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Preferred Upon Hire)

Responsibilities

• Providing proper and safe swim instruction for those learning how to swim, to those who need skills enhanced.
• Learning, monitoring, and enforcing relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reacting to and handling emergencies in a safe and effective manner.
• Planning and organizing swim instruction participants in either individual or small group sessions.
• Serving as a camp counselor, as needed, supporting youth programs and insuring a safe, engaging environment for participants.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Complying with all policies and standards.
• Abiding by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED