Swim Instructor II

Position Summary

To instruct students of all ages and ability levels in subject areas related to aquatics.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to instruct with sound principles in the area of American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Ability to speak and communicate before both small and large groups of people with poise and enthusiasm, including but not limited to children, parents, coworkers, and staff
• Create, teach, demonstrate, and implement planned practices suitable for children and adults of all ages and abilities
• Write class outlines, block plans, and daily lesson plans
• Critique and give feedback to participants regarding their performance level
• Provide a safe, fun, and enjoyable learning environment for all participants
• Maintain open communication with the direct supervisor regarding scheduling and coaching
• Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with students of all ages, patrons, customers, staff, and upper management
• Must demonstrate proper time management skills, be on time, be prepared to teach your class, and arrive 15 minutes before the class starts
• Maintain a consistent schedule; must be able to commit to a full session of swimming lessons
• Help facilitate equality and fairness among all participants
• Ensure that any class changes or modifications are communicated to all class participants efficiently
• Ensure that any class changes or modifications (i.e. participant transfers) are communicated to the direct supervisor efficiently
• Aid with setup and clean up before and after lessons
• Adhere to all Protecting the Mission policies and procedures as established by The Salvation Army
• Knowledge of safety precautions needed and ability to ensure compliance/adherence by all class members
• Maintain a safe working environment; report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper supervisor
• Follow and adhere to all of The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures
• Report all accidents, incidents, and potential unsafe conditions immediately to the appropriate personnel and/or supervisor
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Qualifications And Proficiencies

• Must be at least 15 years old
• Preferred 1 year of aquatic instruction experience
• Encouraged to secure WSI certification
• Must obtain American Red Cross CPR certification within 60 days
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Must have the ability to work and relate well with people
• Meet all health and safety regulations as defined by the Health Department as well as The Salvation Army
• Have a philosophy of education that is consistent with that of the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving
• Maintain a flexible attitude to fluctuating industry standards and needs of The Salvation Army Kroc Center programs
• Have the ability to work with children, adults and other staff in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education including but not limited to:
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to students of all ages
• Sensitivity to the individual needs of students and the ability to fluctuate teaching techniques to meet their needs
• Ability to use appropriate positive discipline consistently
• Ability to handle security and crisis situations calmly
• Ability to seek supervision and use it consistently
• Patience with adult and children students

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with all four competitive strokes; freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans