Swim Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate basic rescue techniques.
• Excellent swimming skills, including the ability to swim 500 meters using the five basic strokes.
• Ability to teach individual and group lessons.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and track participant progress.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 1–2 years of swim coach experience or certification.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualized and group swimming instruction based on participant goals, physical abilities, and skill levels.
• Prepare lesson plans, session goals, and skill certificates, and use applicable American Red Cross swim lesson materials.
• Teach basic water skills, stroke development, personal rescue, and water safety.
• Promote pool-area safety, perform rescue and accident-prevention activities as needed, and report safety hazards to management.
• Maintain a clean pool environment and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and lifejackets.
• Communicate positively with varied user groups and inform management about member concerns and other problems.
• Participate in departmental record keeping, mandatory staff safety training, and meetings.
• Motivate and assist members with swimming proficiency and fitness goals.
• Accept additional shifts, alternate assignments, or work locations as needed, and demonstrate flexibility with the work schedule.
• Work independently, assist coworkers, provide positive feedback, and mentor new employees or students.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• PRN positions are not eligible for TriHealth benefits.