Water Safety Instructor - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Waconia, MN

About The Position

The Water Safety Instructor conducts group and private one-on-one swim lessons, primarily in the morning, with some lessons potentially offered in the evening. The role includes instructing and developing swimmers of all ages and abilities, implementing lesson plans, providing feedback, and promoting a positive and safe learning environment. The instructor follows the American Red Cross curriculum and maintains required participant and course records.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Have or be willing to obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
Have or be willing to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, CPR/AED certification.
Maintain valid American Red Cross Water Safety, Basic Life Support, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills.
Be able to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Be able to spend up to four consecutive hours in the water while instructing.
Be able to physically support students of all ages in the water and perform the skills required in lesson plans.
Be able to lift 50 pounds to waist height.
Be able to sit or stand for extended periods and squat, stoop, or bend.

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of swimming fundamentals, progressions, and techniques for swimmers of all ages.
Willingness to teach swimmers of all abilities, including students with increased needs.
Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building.
Action-oriented approach, a get-it-done attitude, and proficiency in working efficiently.

Responsibilities

Teach swimming and water safety skills to students of all ages and abilities using the American Red Cross curriculum.
Use provided teaching tools, record attendance and student progress, complete course completion cards, and submit American Red Cross course records.
Teach relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to individuals and groups.
Monitor, evaluate, and address participant performance and needs.
Provide feedback through positivity, encouragement, demonstration, and motivation.
Demonstrate activities clearly by breaking tasks or techniques into steps.
Maintain participant safety through preventative instruction and enforcement of rules and regulations.
Remain in the water with each class at all levels.
Check the area for safety hazards and take steps to eliminate them.
Implement lesson plans accurately, creatively, positively, and efficiently.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.