Swim Instructor (hourly) - Aquatic Center

Essential Functions

• Provides a safe learning environment for students of all ages
• Works hours scheduled for swimming lessons from the beginning to the end of class; remaining after class to answer participant and/or parent questions as needed.
• Teaches age-appropriate lessons & skills according to experience and ability of participants to meet class objectives. Is knowledgeable with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program and other Red Cross water safety courses.
• Ensures the health and safety of participants, ensuring all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards, and students and equipment are safe.
• Communicates regularly with participants and their parents, as appropriate, to ensure awareness of progress and development.
• Attends mandatory meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Recognizes and responds effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans
• Enforces all R7 District and Aquatic Facility policies & procedures, rules and regulations at all times.
• Completes records and reports
• Participates in regular in-service training sessions
• Evaluates situations involving swimmers and pool for the purpose of taking appropriate action to assist and/or reporting incidents to appropriate personnel for resolutions.
• Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Performs high level of customer service, displays professional conduct and ensures a positive customer experience.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding by uniform requirements.
• Maintains personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions.
• Receives direction and follows written and oral instructions

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Able to lift at 50 lbs, able to bend, squat, lift and stretch as needed for job duties.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications
• Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
• Ability
• Responsibilities
• Working Environment

Education

• Some high school required

Experience

• Job related experience is required.
• Prior experience working with children and the public is desired.