SWIM INSTRUCTOR

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Ensures a safe swimming environment for all learn to swim participants while enforcing all pool rules and regulations.
• Prepares records and certifications.
• Responsible for the proper instruction of all swim lesson classes, including being in the water with the classes when necessary.
• Insures that all class students are registered.
• Organizes and directs activities in order to provide a high quality of instruction for all students.
• Communicate regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure they are aware of progress.
• Complete records and reports including submitting Red Cross records and maintaining logs of all lessons taught.
• Maintain a safe and controlled environment; enforces pool safety standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
• Resolves simple public complaints related to swimming instruction and refers other issues to appropriate manager.
• Adheres to posted job schedule.
• Attend and participate in mandatory trainings and in-service trainings.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of water safety rules and of life saving and first aid practices and techniques with the ability to perform them.
• Considerable skill and strength in swimming.
• Able to enforce rules and to remain calm under stress.
• Able to teach in a group setting and connect with people of varying comfort levels and aquatic skills in the water.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education And Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, attending high school or work permit.

Special Requirements

• Possession of Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is preferred.
• Possession of Lifeguard certification that includes first-aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training is required.
• Possession of valid driver’s license in the state of North Carolina, state identification card, or work permit.