Swim Instructor

Job overview

Swim Instructors are responsible for providing members with a high-quality experience to all ages and skill levels in a positive, safe, fun, and engaging environment. This position focuses on building swimming skills, teaching water safety, and gaining confidence in the water. Instructors will lead their own private lessons during 2 separate sessions in the summer with classes being scheduled anywhere between 8:30am and 10:30am. The lessons slots are 30 minutes long and are selected by the members, requiring instructors to be very organized and flexible.

Essential Job Functions

• Thoroughlyplan and deliver swim lessons tailored to skill level and age groups.
• Teach water safety skills and proper swimming techniques
• Ensure the safetyof allparticipants by continuing to enforce pool rules and supervision
• Be able to adapt lesson plans based on the swimmers needs, abilities and progress
• Communicating professionally and clearly with members, parents, and supervisors.
• Maintain a fun and positive attitude to ensure a good learning environment.
• Track all attendance and participation progress throughout every single session/lesson.
• Arrive early to ensure you are ready and have equipment set up
• Cleaning equipment up after lessons
• Respond to emergencies appropriately and follow all safety protocols
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily operations every day

Requirements

• Hold a current Lifeguard Certification OR a Swim Instructor Certification
• Strong swimming abilities and knowledge of the water safety practices
• Ability to work Mon-Fri during 2separate5-week sessions
• Experience working with children, pools and/or teachingprefered
• Holdingstrong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Ability to continuously remain alert, attentive, and responsible in the pool environment
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work as both part of a team and individually

Expected Pay: COMMISSION (Approximately $30 per lesson at 35 minute sessions)