Natatorium | 44wk Lead

Swimming Instructor

Lead staff and participate in providing instruction to students regarding swimming practices, techniques and water safety; provide a variety of safety, water exercise, lifeguard training, oversight and other services in support of Natatorium operations and activities; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work. Bachelors degree is preferred. The employee must have one-year supervisory experience and one year experience lifeguarding/teaching swim lessons.
• Prefer experience with competitive swimming and meet operations.
• Must have strong leadership, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials and equipment used in assigned field, as well as skills in water rescue, CPR, First Aid, AED, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Publisher).

Essential Functions:

• Assist in supervising the facility personnel. Help assign responsibilities, help establish work/rotation schedules, and evaluate daily performance. Conduct required in-service training for staff covering policies and procedures, safety requirements, and specific individual accountabilities.
• Lead and participate in providing instruction to students/guests regarding swimming, water exercise and water safety; explain, demonstrate and observe students/guests performing various swimming practices, procedures, techniques and fundamentals; provide support in the implementation of an aquatic exercise program for all levels of patrons as assigned.
• Provide lifeguard services; water exercise instruction; water safety instruction; teach swim/dive lessons to students, guest, rental groups, athletes and others in a safe and healthy manner as needed and according to overarching governing bodies. Monitor swimming pool activities to maintain a safe, healthy and controlled environment for guests. Observe Natatorium pool activities in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Oversee and participate in the development, implementation and presentation of swimming, water exercise, water safety and lifeguard training plans according to established standards; coordinate and oversee student/guest drills, practices, exercises, games, conditioning and other swimming assignments.
• Maintain a safe facility for staff and guests by promoting, implementing and assuring compliance with established safety policies and procedures; assist in assuring facilities are maintained in a neat, clean and sanitary condition by directing or cleaning facility as needed.
• Oversee, train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; assign employee duties and review work for compliance with established guidelines and procedures; prepare required employee documentation as directed.
• Provide instructional activities to assure safety of swimming activities; demonstrate, explain and assure student understanding of water safety rules, regulations, standards, procedures, practices, techniques and guidelines.
• Enforce and assure student and guest compliance with pool use, diving board, lap swimming and other applicable rules, regulations and policies; assure guest remain in authorized areas of the pool respond to complaints from guests, staff and others; report incidents and guest behavior problems to appropriate authority.
• Provide ongoing instruction and training activities for lifeguards; demonstrate and explain lifeguard practices, procedures, techniques, standards, guidelines, requirements, and related policies, rules and regulations; coordinate, arrange, monitor and follow-up on lifeguard training and in-services as directed.
• Observe and control behavior of students and guests in the pool and surrounding area in accordance with approved policies and procedures; assure guests remain in authorized areas of pool.
• Identify pool health and safety issues, threats and incidents; enter pool and swim to rescue and retrieve guests as needed; utilize rescue tube; inspect and assure proper operating condition of rescue equipment.
• Provide general information and assistance to Natatorium students, staff, parents and others; respond to inquiries and provide information concerning Natatorium operations, activities, services, schedules, timelines, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures; administer first aid to guests as necessary.
• Assist, prepare and facilitate a number of site-specific assignments, procedures and safety checks to ensure the successful operation of the facility. Cross-train responsibilities to provide back-up support for all operations related job.
• Maintain various records related to assigned activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit.

Physical Requirements:

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills: Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments. Ability to remain calm and directive in an emergency situation.
• Manual Dexterity: Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility: Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus. Must maintain corrected 20/20 vision when supervising pool area.
• Mobility: Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment. Able to climb in/out of an elevated lifeguard chair.
• Strength and Stamina: Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds or more.
• Working Conditions: Requires the ability to perform duties in a humid environment with routine exposure to pool-related chemicals. Frequent interactions with students with significant behavioral needs. May involve supporting students in crisis situations in accordance with FWCS guidelines.
• Job Specific: Must meet all requirements as stated in the International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) license (Must be able to swim at least 200 yards of freestyle/breaststroke without stopping, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the diving well, and must be able to tread water continuously for at least 2 minutes); Water Safety Instruction through the American Red Cross; the National Instructor's Certification through the Aquatic Exercise Association; and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.