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Water Safety Instructor - Safari Island Community Center

The Sports Facilities Companies

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#Water Safety#First Aid#CPR/AED#Basic Life Support#Lifeguard#Aquatics#Bloodborne Pathogens#Water Safety Instructor#American Red Cross
#Swim Lessons
#Sports Facilities Management
#WSI
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$16 - $17 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Waconia, Minnesota

Salary

$16 - $17 / HOUR

Quick overview

Conduct group and private swim lessons for athletes of all ages and abilities while following American Red Cross curricula. Ensure participant safety by monitoring the environment and providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess or be willing to obtain American Red Cross certifications in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguarding, and First Aid/CPR/AED. Physical ability to spend several hours in the water and lift up to 50 pounds is required.

professional certificateCommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizationLeadershipTeam BuildingCurriculum ImplementationFirst AidLifeguardingWater SafetyCPR/AEDSwim InstructionStudent Progress Tracking

Job description

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR - Safari Island Community Center SAF SFM, LLC LOCATION

  • Waconia,
  • MN
  • Department:
  • Aquatics
  • Reports to:
  • GENERAL
  • MANAGER
  • STATUS:
  • Part-Time (Non-Exempt)
  • ABOUT
  • THE
  • COMPANY: Safari Island Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waconia, MN. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Safari Island Community Center is managed by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting swim lessons for both group and one-on-one private swim lessons. Lessons are conducted in the morning hours and may also be offered in the evening. The Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Maintain a valid American Red Cross Water Safety certification, a valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification, and a valid American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens certification Teach swimming and water safety skills to students of all ages and abilities, following the curriculum outlined by the American Red Cross Utilize all teaching tools provided, complete attendance records, track students' progress, complete course completion cards, and submit all Red Cross Course Records Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals, and groups Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing participant performance and needs Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence Maintain participant safety through preventative instruction Understand and enforce all rules and regulations Always be in the water with each class for all levels Check the area for safety hazards and try to eliminate them Ensuring a safe environment for all participants Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion All additional duties assigned by management THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS: Have a thorough understanding of swimming fundamentals, progressions, and techniques for swimmers of all ages. Must be willing to teach swimmers of all abilities, including students with increased needs. Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

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The Sports Facilities Companies

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation's leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and...

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IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
HQClearwater, Florida
Founded2003

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Minimum Qualifications

Has American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or willing to obtain Has American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, CRP/AED or willing to obtain Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment Must be at least 16 years of age WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to spend up to 4 consecutive hours of time in the water while instructing Must be able to perform the physical labor required to physically support students of all ages in the water Must be able to properly perform all skills in the lesson plans throughout the course of employment Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in direct sunlight and be exposed to outside weather conditions. Team member may be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditions

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