Swim Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• GED or equivalent degree.
• Current CPR for Professional Rescuer and AED.
• Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross.
• Water Safety Instructor through the American Red Cross.
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Prolonged and extensive standing/walking.
• Flexibility and ease of movement which includes considerable reaching, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Maintain a healthy physical condition to allow for lifeguarding functions and teaching swim lessons.
• Must be able to tolerate a pool sanitized by chlorine for extended periods of time.
• Must have excellent communication skills to instruct and direct clearly all participants and guests.
• Written skills must include the ability to write and read.
• Must be able to work independently and make decisions.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of lifeguarding experience preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching in a group swim lesson environment as a lead instructor preferred

Responsibilities

• Instruct group and/or private swim lessons as assigned by the Aquatics Manager.
• Input data to monitor and record participant's attendance, progression, and areas of improvement.
• Interact with participants as well as guardians and guests.
• Follow swim lesson guidelines and plans to ensure that every instructor is teaching the same curriculum in the same way.
• Set up and clean up materials used for sessions before or after the sessions to maintain the tidiness of the aquatic areas.
• Instruct up to ten participants per class.