Aquatics Instructor

Aquatics Instructor

The Aquatics Instructor is responsible for delivering swim instruction to individuals or groups of varying ages and skill levels following a structured curriculum. Ensuring that safety protocol and emergency response protocol is top of mind.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively teach all levels of swim instruction under American Red Cross standards, possessing full knowledge of the skills at each level.
• Effectively communicate with parents the appropriate class enrollment level for all children.
• Maintain a familiarity with the registration process and current class schedules.
• Provide ongoing, effective communication with reception desk regarding all classes and programming.
• Prepare award certificates, patches, and cards upon completion of the course.
• Ensure safety of all swimmers by preventative measures and minimizing hazardous situations.
• Enforcement of all pool rules and regulations in a polite and courteous manner.
• Provide quick response to emergency situations in water/deck area.
• Be knowledgeable on all aquatic information and programming.
• Display a professional appearance with appropriate dress/uniform.
• Is timely and punctual when reporting to work.
• Submits required class records on time.
• Ensure the aquatic area is safe, clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school education (preferred)
• Community C.P.R. certification
• Standard First Aid certification
• Valid water safety/swimming instructor certificate from organizations such as the American Red Cross or YMCA.
• Experience teaching all ages and all-American Red Cross level.
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
• Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems Consistently exhibit team spirit promoting a productive environment.
• Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with participants.
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others.
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines.
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression.
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Availability to work some nights, weekends and holidays

Essential Function - Seldom - Occasionally - Frequently

Stationary Position-- Sitting or Standing - X

Active Position-- Walking, jogging, running - X

Use of hands/fingers-- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate - X

Climb/Balance-- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams - X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl-- Position self, move - X

Talk/hear-- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information - X

See --Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess - X

Carry weight, lift-- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less - X

Carry weight, lift-- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more - X

Exposure to-- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool. - X

DISCLAIMER

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.