Water Safety Instructor - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Waconia, MN

14d

About The Position

The Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting swim lessons for both group and one-on-one private swim lessons. Lessons are conducted in the morning hours and may also be offered in the evening. The Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

Requirements

Has American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or willing to obtain
Has American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, CRP/AED or willing to obtain
Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to spend up to 4 consecutive hours of time in the water while instructing
Must be able to perform the physical labor required to physically support students of all ages in the water
Must be able to properly perform all skills in the lesson plans throughout the course of employment
Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in direct sunlight and be exposed to outside weather conditions. Team member may be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditions

Nice To Haves

Have a thorough understanding of swimming fundamentals, progressions, and techniques for swimmers of all ages. Must be willing to teach swimmers of all abilities, including students with increased needs.
Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building
Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

Responsibilities

Maintain a valid American Red Cross Water Safety certification, a valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification, and a valid American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens certification
Teach swimming and water safety skills to students of all ages and abilities, following the curriculum outlined by the American Red Cross
Utilize all teaching tools provided, complete attendance records, track students' progress, complete course completion cards, and submit all Red Cross Course Records
Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals, and groups
Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing participant performance and needs
Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
Maintain participant safety through preventative instruction
Understand and enforce all rules and regulations
Always be in the water with each class for all levels
Check the area for safety hazards and try to eliminate them
Ensuring a safe environment for all participants
Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
All additional duties assigned by management