Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

City of Chaska•Chaska Community Center, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing swim instruction to students of all ages following the American Red Cross (ARC) curriculum and guidelines within a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes safety and participant satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age
Current American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor certification required
ARC CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire
Demonstrated ability to swim in shallow and deep water, and tread water (Level 5 swimming ability)
Ability to perform all swimming skills being taught and demonstrate proper techniques
Ability to recognize swimmers who may be in need of assistance and respond accordingly
Ability to communicate with participants of all ages and levels
Ability to recognize and react to hazardous/dangerous situations

Responsibilities

Creates a safe, enjoyable and positive class experience.
Provides swim instruction to students of various ages and levels of ability.
Explains and demonstrates proper swimming techniques and aquatic skills.
Teaches and encourages participants in the acquisition of new aquatic skills and swimming strokes.
Develops progressive lesson plans and modifies instructional strategy as needed.
Maintains constant supervision of participants and responds to emergency situations.
Communicates consistently to each participant throughout the class about performance, progress and goals.
Understands and applies the standards of the ARC Swim Lessons program, including swimming levels and skills taught at each.
Evaluates and recommends level placement for future lessons.
Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.