Swiming Instructor

THE FORD FIELD & RIVER CLUB INC • Richmond Hill, GA

11d

About The Position

Job purpose Conduct swimming classes and individual swimming lessons in a safe and responsible manner. Duties and responsibilities Reports all complaints, emergencies, hazards or faulty equipment to the Fitness Director. Maintains all necessary class records as required. Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the Red Cross. Assists in rendering First Aid according to the standards established by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. Maintains attendance records of members and children attending lessons. Charges members for all lessons. Maintains a courteous, polite and helpful relationship with all members and guests. Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Fitness Director. Qualifications and Experience Some High School required. Competitive swimming experience as coach or athlete preferred. Lifeguard training and some experience teaching swim lessons required. QualificationsJob Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations Adequate knowledge of and experience in pool chemistry, operation and management. Training in rescue and surveillance techniques and blood-borne pathogens. Participates in pool safety programs and risk management. Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross. Has knowledge of specific state and local laws and statutes regarding pool safety and inspections. Licenses and Special Requirements Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate. Red Cross progressive Swimming Instructor Certificate Desirable. American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units, and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card. Working conditions Working conditions are often, hot, humid, slippery and wet. Able to work in a busy, noisy environment. Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents. Physical requirements Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position. Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling. Frequent repetitive motions. Continuous standing and walking. Direct reports None

Requirements

• Some High School required.
• Lifeguard training and some experience teaching swim lessons required.
• Adequate knowledge of and experience in pool chemistry, operation and management.
• Training in rescue and surveillance techniques and blood-borne pathogens.
• Participates in pool safety programs and risk management.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the American Red Cross.
• Has knowledge of specific state and local laws and statutes regarding pool safety and inspections.
• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid required, training on AED units, and possession of a current Red Cross CPR card.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions.
• Continuous standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

• Competitive swimming experience as coach or athlete preferred.
• Red Cross progressive Swimming Instructor Certificate Desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reports all complaints, emergencies, hazards or faulty equipment to the Fitness Director.
• Maintains all necessary class records as required.
• Employs only those methods and teaching techniques outlined and approved by the Red Cross.
• Assists in rendering First Aid according to the standards established by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.
• Maintains attendance records of members and children attending lessons.
• Charges members for all lessons.
• Maintains a courteous, polite and helpful relationship with all members and guests.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Fitness Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees