Swim Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts/swim lessons
• Competitive pay
• Fun team atmosphere
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

ROLE SUMMARY

If you love working with children, have a passion to teach a life- saving skill or just want to work in a fun team atmosphere, come join the Swim Savvy family. At Swim Savvy, instructors work in heated pools teaching classes to children of varying ages. Swim Instructors will undergo extensive paid training to learn Swim Savvy techniques and will develop the skills needed to instruct.

We offer part-time positions, (weekday mornings, afternoons and evenings) with flexible schedules. We are looking for energetic instructors, who have a desire to learn new skills and possess excellent customer service. Come join Swim Savvy and grow with us.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to)
Complete initial Swim Savvy Paid Training program.
Instruct individual students in swim lessons and aquatic safety.
Provide exceptional customer service and communication to parents as well as visitors to the pool facility.
Ensure lesson objectives adhere to Swim Savvy procedures and methods learned during initial training and subsequent in-service trainings.
Complete all paperwork as it pertains to student records and progress reports.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe pool environment for clients, staff, and general public.
Represent the philosophy of Swim Savvy.
Perform cleaning tasks of both the pool and its surroundings as needed.
Smile and have fun during the entire shift. Assure that the last student gets the same enthusiasm as the first student.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Must be 14 years and up. Past experience in lifeguarding, swim instruction and water safety a plus.
Knowledge of general safety rules and precautions related to a swimming pool environment.
Must have professional demeanor and appearance when working with clients.
Ability to work in a positive way with a wide range of students of varying ages, some of which may be special needs.
Use appropriate communication skills in dealing with both children and adults.
Must have the ability to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes prolonged time in a pool, lifting, and ability to maneuver up to 40 lbs.
Dependable transportation a must.
Ability to work in and around swimming pools with exposure to chlorinated and chemically treated water.
Possessing certifications in the following a plus:
o Lifeguard Training
o First Aid
o CPR Certification for the Professional Rescuer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.