Swim Instructor
Power Wellness
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Quick overview
The Swim Instructor provides individualized and group swim instruction tailored to members' needs and skill levels. They are also responsible for assessing client abilities, scheduling lessons, and maintaining a safe environment through emergency procedure knowledge.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have at least one year of swim coaching experience and a high school diploma or GED. Required certifications include CPR/AED and Lifeguard certification, with Water Safety Instructor and USA Swim Coaching level 1 preferred.
Job description
Position Title
Swim Instructor Location: The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College Type: Part time Summary: We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within your community. Join our team of full time and part time staff at The Health and Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing members an individualized instruction that is tailored to their needs and skill ability. The Swim Instructor will also teach group lessons and help with various clinics. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead individual and small group swim classes to members and guests of various fitness levels. 2. Teach within standard guidelines of specialty certifications. 3. Understand contraindicated exercises providing a safe and effective approach to exercise. 4. Assess client's needs by performing an evaluation of their strength and ability in the water. 5. Respond to and schedule all requests for swim instruction. 6. Provide suggestions for new programs and monthly swim promotions. 7. Maintain industry certification in good standing and meet continuing education requirements. 8. Demonstrate accountability to schedule by avoiding missed sessions/classes and seek substitute instructors in advance. 9. The ability to be flexible and accommodating as it relates to center hours, work schedules and scheduling appointments for prospects and members. 10. Must meet all safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties. 11. Demonstrate complete knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and confidence communicating with EMS.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum 1 year related experience instructing and/or coaching swim required.
- CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness)
- Current Lifeguard certification from a nationally recognized organization required, if required by state law.
- Water Safety Instructor certification is preferred.
- USA Swim Coaching level 1 preferred.
- Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor. We Improve Life By Delivering Excellence In Health, Fitness & Wellness Management. Integrity
- Excellence
- Humanity
- Passion
- Creativity
- Humility