Swim Instructor

Job Description

Description:

SafeSplash Lead Swim Instructors are responsible for upholding and teaching in accordance to the SafeSplash Swim School teaching certification and curriculum. They are also responsible for training new swim instructors (Shift 1) and aiding the General Manager/Owner in any additional training items needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• The main focus of a lead swim instructor is to teach swimming skills in accordance to SafeSplash curriculum in a fun, high energy, positive manor.
• Complete Training Checklist after Shift 1 with all new instructors
• Provide continuous, positive corrective feedback to students and parents on their swimming efforts.
• Structure class time appropriately to incorporate repetition, reinforcement, and introduction of required skills.
• Ensure swimmer safety.
• Maintain proper equipment and time organization to ensure timely class start times.
• Provide Deck Supervisor with class information (ribbons, student changes, etc) to keep proper class organization.
• Provide parents with monthly, individualized feedback on swimmers during show ‘n’ tell week.
• Required to maintain proper SafeSplash uniform standards outlined in employee handbook

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Position Qualifications and Requirements :

• Previous swim instruction experience is required
• Current American Red Cross CPR-PR/AED, First Aid for the professional
• WSI certification preferred
• Special consideration given to instructors with experience teaching children aged 6 months to 10 years and Special Needs
• Training in the SafeSplash curriculum will be provided
• Employee must complete the SafeSplash Certified Instructor program
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds in weight

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person