Recreation Assistant Swimming Instructor

About the Role

Instruct swimming and water safety classes at the Aquatics facility for patrons of all ages, teaching various strokes, basic diving, safety, and survival skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct various levels of swimming, including strokes such as front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.
• Teach students from infant through adult age groups.
• Instruct basic diving, safety, and survival skills.
• Collaborate with lifeguards to ensure swim lessons are safe at all times.
• Enforce pool safety standards and facility operational rules.
• Plan and organize instruction methods and goals supporting outlines provided by the Aquatics Program Manager and certifying organization.
• Organize and direct student activities to provide high-quality instruction.
• Develop swim programs based on student ability and promote students to higher levels according to their skills.
• Provide individual feedback to parents/guardians regarding student progress and achievements.
• Offer introductory equipment orientations as needed.
• Inspect swim instruction equipment to ensure compliance with environmental health standards and report deficiencies.
• Administer aquatic assessment testing and certification in accordance with DoD, DON, and CNIC policy.
• Complete and submit records and documentation of lessons to the Aquatics Program Manager and the American Red Cross office.
• Work with the Aquatics Program Manager to refine teaching skills for various age groups and skill levels.
• Prepare and complete accident/incident reports during emergencies and notify management immediately.
• Handle hazardous materials, including cleaning agents and pool chemicals.
• Verify patron identification to ensure proper facility usage.
• Assist in organizing and developing special programs, activities, or instruction.
• Maintain a safe environment by regularly cleaning and tidying equipment.
• Answer telephone inquiries regarding facility hours, special events, and programs.
• Complete Daily Activity Reports, handle cash transactions, verify amounts collected, and secure funds in the drop safe.

Requirements

• Must submit all of the following current, active certifications:
  • Water Safety Instructor
  • Lifeguard Certification
  • CPR for Professional Rescuers
  • First Aid (including Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have salary sent to a financial institution via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must be able to work varied schedules, including holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Must be able to work with hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning agents, pool chemicals).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instructional methods and goals of the organization.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC aquatic assessment and testing policy.
• Knowledge of basic water safety equipment for various age groups.
• Knowledge of basic first aid procedures, including automated external defibrillator and blood borne pathogens.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic for computing charges, dispersing change, and preparing reports.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Ability to complete a 300-yard swim in less than 10 minutes.
• Ability to assess and instruct various swimming skills, basic diving, and water safety for all age groups.
• Ability to plan and organize age- and skill-appropriate swimming instruction.
• Ability to rescue persons in the water of various sizes, including those who may panic or be unconscious.
• Ability to enforce safety regulations to protect swimmers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Selectee may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Spouses of active duty military members may receive preference in hiring if among the best qualified and within reach of selection.