Water Safety Instructor - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Waconia, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Safari Island Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waconia, MN. It is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities, providing a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises team members to new levels of career growth. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace. 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 16 years of age
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