Swim Instructor

About Us:

Offering quality recreation with a commitment to excellence to all members in an exclusive and friendly environment, Boulder Country Club is a private, member-owned, non-profit club recognized as one of the finest full-service facilities in the state.

The club features indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities featuring two lap pools, a separate kids pool, and a hot tub. Year-round aquatics programming includes water aerobics, swim lessons, a competitive swim team, and scheduled private and group classes.

SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTOR

Rate of Pay: 45-60% Commission (depending on experience), plus hourly administrative rate of $16-$18 per hour.

Hours: 5-20 hours per week

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and teaching private, semi-private, and group swim lessons for children six months and older. Most lessons will be private, and semi-private lessons will be scheduled directly with member families.

Job Responsibilities :

• Always supervises and observes swimmers to ensure their safety in the lesson environment.
• Teaches skills to help the students' progress at their own rate.
• Designs and implements appropriate classes for the swimming level being taught.
• Be prepared and organized by creating daily/weekly lesson plans for group and private classes.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly schedules with lesson participants.
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress.
• Punctual when reporting for duty, shows up no less than 10 minutes prior to the start of a class.
• Enforce and adhere to all club policies and procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings and training courses.
• Maintain a courteous, polite, and helpful relationship with all members and their children.
• Completing additional duties assigned by direct supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge and application of teaching swimming and water safety skills.
• Willingness to teach in the water for hours at a time.
• Ability to self-motivate with little or no supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required Certifications & Training

• American Red Cross CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Within 30 days of hire: State of CO Child Welfare Mandatory Reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Previous paid experience as a swim instructor.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent water safety training.

Reports to

• Director of Aquatics
• Aquatics Coordinator

Employment Type

• Part-time/year-round

Benefits

• Sick pay accrual based on hours worked.
• Discounted meals
• Free use of championship and par 3 golf courses on Mondays.
• Massage, physical therapy, personal training, and swim lessons are all offered at a discounted rate to employees.
• Youth Summer Camp for your family is offered at a discounted rate.
• Uniforms are provided.

EOE Statement

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