Swim Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Gems Swim School is Chicagoland's premier boutique family-owned swimming school focusing on infant, children, and adult learn to swim lessons as well as a variety of progressive aquatic development programs.

BENEFITS:

• Ability for career growth in leadership roles
• Paid Training
• Flexible hours
• Valuable work experience
• Future references/referrals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience not required – training and certification will be provided in-house
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be on your feet for longer periods of time
• Ability to work in the water for an extended period of time
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
• Lifeguard certification is required, must be obtained within 60 days of hiring (training and certification provided on-site or off-site)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide swim instruction based on the Blue Gems Swim School curriculum
• Enforce safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents
• Assess pre-lesson and post-lesson progress according to the swim level objectives provided, and complete required paperwork in a timely manner
• Effectively communicate progress and feedback to students and their parents or guardians, ensure customer satisfaction
• Inspect pool areas before and after each class for possible maintenance, cleanliness or damage issues. Report issues to management as appropriate
• Place and remove lane lines, perform light cleaning duties around pool deck
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned