Responsible for teaching swim lessons to students of all ages and abilities in accordance with the standards set by the Starfish Aquatics Institute swim lesson program.
Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Learn to Swim Coordinator, the Aquatic Program Specialist, and the On-Sites.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Examples of Duties: The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Maintains Starfish Aquatics Institute standards in teaching swim lessons in conjunction with HRCA guidelines.
Teaches proper swimming strokes and techniques at the appropriate level.
Provides for the safety of students, always following all policies and procedures.
Works with students to improve their swimming ability and water skills in a constructive and enjoyable manner.
Assesses student’s abilities, accurately and fairly, when determining further progression of instruction.
Maintains communication with parents regarding a child’s progress or areas of concern.
Fills out all required paperwork, in a timely manner, for each class, including individual participant progress reports.
Cooperates with other aquatic staff members in coordinating pool space, program set-ups and equipment usage.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Standards: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a busy aquatic environment where noise and interruptions prevail. Ability to safely extricate individuals of varying weight from a pool, with or without assistance, at any given time. Work will also be performed in different types of conditions including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, snow, rain and wind. Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull. Must be able to stand/ walk/ rove for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift. Manual dexterity is needed to perform the functions of this position. The ability to talk and hear through face-to-face communication is needed. Vision requirements include near and far acuity. Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/ remove a maximum of 25 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance.
Must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Starfish Aquatics swim lesson program standards. Thorough understanding of all pool rules and regulations governing the Aquatics Department. Ability to communicate with patrons and staff of all ages in a polite and courteous manner. Ability to react effectively to all potential mental, physical and stressful situations inherent to the duties of a first responder. Must possess or obtain a swim instructor certification through Starfish Aquatics Institute. Must pass a drug and background screening.
EOE
Benefits for part time employees include Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Discounts (30%) for Programs and Events, Recreation Center Usage, Retirement Plan and Medical Insurance (hours requirement).
Education: Prefer high school graduate or current enrollment in high school.