Swim Lessons Instructor

Charlotte Country Day School•Charlotte, NC

1d•$15 - $20

About The Position

A Swim Lesson Instructor should be a strong leader, attentive, organized and have strong communication skills. Swim Lesson Instructor responsibilities include but not limited to: teaching all skill levels, communication with class participants, and coordinating make-up classes.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years old
Must enjoy working with children and have a positive, fun personality
Must present a professional, mature image, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
Position requires walking, squatting, pushing (up to 50 lbs), pulling (up to 50 lbs), use of sight and vocal projection, standing, carrying (up to 50lbs), and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Must successfully complete instructor training
Must successfully complete, and maintain certifications as deemed necessary by the aquatics manager.
Must successfully complete at least 4 hours teaching under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Manager or an experienced instructor before leading a class independently

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is not required

Responsibilities

teaching swim lessons according to the Country Day program standards
Create a positive learning environment through personal enthusiasm
Be safety-conscious, maintain order and enforce rules during lessons to ensure swimmer safety
Keep accurate records of attendance and skills achieved by each student, each session
Provide each student with written records of progress
Use swim aids effectively to maximize each individual’s practice time
Utilize written lesson plans for each lesson to make the most efficient use of class time
Participate in all staff meetings and in-service training
Conduct program evaluations
Carries out additional duties as assigned by supervisor