Swim Instructor-Kroc Center-Part-time

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role offers the perfect blend of teaching, leadership, and aquatic fun! As a Swim Instructor at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Salvation Army Kroc Center, you'll lead both group and private lessons, ensuring swimmers of all ages and skill levels progress and thrive in the water. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Requirements

1+ years of swim lesson experience with a wide variety of ages and abilities is strongly preferred.
American Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED/First Aid (or equivalent) is required within 60 days of hire.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Physically active in an aquatics environment; stand; walk; sit; swim; tread water; demonstrate proper form and technique for a variety of swim strokes; physically support children as they learn appropriate swimming techniques; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Instruct assigned classes according to guidelines and swim level.
Adapt teaching approaches to the age, experience level, and ability of participants so that they meet course objectives.
Prepare progressive lesson plans which will enhance the experience of program participants.
Evaluate student learning, and record progress.
Provide regular and timely evaluation feedback to students and parents (if applicable).
Complete records and reports in a timely manner and return them to the Aquatics Manager and/or Aquatics Coordinator.
Educate patrons and enforce all pool rules.
Participate in designated staff training and professional development courses, including regular in-service training sessions.
Ensure the attractive appearance, function and general upkeep of the aquatics facilities including equipment and furnishings.