Swim Instructor

About the role

Join our team as a Swim Instructor and make a splash in your community by leading dynamic aquatic programs for youth and adults.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing swimming, water safety, and aquatic exercise classes
• Teaching skills using a facility-approved curriculum
• Evaluating swimming abilities and tracking progress
• Communicating with patrons and parents about goals, achievements, and areas for improvement
• Collaborating with staff to ensure smooth program delivery
• Maintaining accurate records and providing constructive feedback

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and experience would be a high school diploma or equivalency, AND 1 year related experience, that may include taking courses through the facility swim lesson management program (Starfish Academy), attending workshops and certification programs, and in-house trainings.

Skills

• Knowledge of supplies, materials, equipment, basic rules, and skills involved in a variety of aquatics programs.
• Knowledge of swimming techniques, water exercise techniques, and overseeing various aquatic and other recreational activities.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of the recreation profession, and the purpose, use, and benefit of various elements of specific programs.
• Basic water safety and swim instruction.

Desirable Qualifications

• Training through an accredited water fitness organization
• Experience/training in education or fitness
• Swim Instruction training

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping
• Manipulating objects
• Using swim instructional aids, personal computers, various related software programs, standard office equipment, and swimming pool equipment
• Interacting with and using parks and recreation equipment
• Handling chemicals, fumes, wet and slippery surfaces, and swimming pools
• High degree of hand/eye coordination

How to Apply

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport. Only complete applications will be considered. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.