Swim Instructor

Role and Responsibilities

• Teaches various levels and age groups in accordance with Active Wellness instructional guidelines.
• Plan lessons, select appropriate drills, and evaluate the student's progress.
• Present proper demonstrations and explain skills, analyze and correct performance, minimize fear, and use appropriate teaching devices.
• Maintain a safe and positive teaching environment.
• Attend all in-service trainings.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare course completion certificates.
• Perform all swimming strokes and skills taught in all levels.
• Effectively communicate each student's progress either to the student directly, or to the student's parents where appropriate.
• Assist with water quality testing and record keeping for pools/spa, and pool/spa equipment observation and maintenance.
• Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance.
• Work as a TEAM with all other departments.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Perform the following performance test prior to employment and may be tested at any time throughout their employment:
• Demonstrate all swim strokes, including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and treading water.
• Demonstrate all skills taught in all levels.
• Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered by Active Wellness.
• Promote wellness center services and activities.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with keeping the center well stocked and clean.
• Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings.
• Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others.
• Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Fitness club environment.
• Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full Time).
• Flexible Spending Account (Full Time).
• Paid Time Off (Full Time).
• Parking & Transit Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) (Eligible after 1 year of service + 1000 work hours).
• Legal Support Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Support Service.
• Complimentary Club Membership and Discounts on Active Products (where applicable).