Swim Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a Penn State student.
• Must obtain and maintain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or Basic Water Safety Instructor certification.
• Must obtain and maintain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Must complete Penn State University Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Must pass both criminal and FBI background checks (obtained prior to first shift).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of American Red Cross Parent-Child, Preschool, Learn to Swim and Adult levels or other certifying agencies standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructing group and private swim lessons to a variety of ages, experiences, learning styles and abilities of participants and meeting the outlined goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate confidence and knowledge of American Red Cross Parent-Child, Preschool, Learn to Swim and Adult levels or other certifying agencies standards and know how to use the material effectively.
• Ensuring the safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and that materials and equipment are safe.
• Completing needed paperwork and communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress and set up private lessons.
• Respectfully manage disagreements and model positive rapport with patrons (including in online communities).
• Arrive on time for all assigned shifts or secure appropriate coverage.
• Remain calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Maintain regular and frequent communication with supervisory team.
• Interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations.
• Use independent judgment and have a strong sense of integrity.
• Attend and participate in all trainings and meetings within employee group and department wide.
• Be receptive to professional and personal development.
• Give and receive feedback.
• Balance time commitments.
• Recognize limitations and work to improve.
• Function as a contributing member of the Penn State Campus Recreation team.