Swim Instructor (Part-Time)

About the role

A Swim Instructor is responsible for providing group and private swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants, children, and adults. The role involves leading energizing, fun, safe, and educational water safety classes following the curriculum set by the City of Hilliard. The instructor also serves as the main point of contact for swim lesson operations, communicating with participants and guardians regarding class sessions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main point of contact for swim lesson operations while on site at aquatics facilities; communicates with participants and guardians regarding class sessions.
• Leads and maintains the promotion of excellent customer service standards at all levels of operations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and equipment in connection with the operation of the pool; assists Recreation Supervisor and co-workers in duties necessary for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the pool and pool grounds.
• Maintains all necessary documentation for business, operations, program, and staffing under the direction of the Recreation Coordinator.
• Teaches appropriate skills and techniques based on age and level using well-designed lessons and block plans; prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Evaluates students' programs and services and makes recommendations on the modification of existing programs.
• Maintains high standards of health and safety in all aquatics operations, always adhering to industry standards.
• Maintains the facility in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinators, Recreation Supervisors, Recreation Program Managers, Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks, or the Director of Recreation and Parks or their designee.

Requirements

• 15 years of age or older.
• One year of college preferred.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• A background free of prior felony convictions.
• Regular and punctual attendance is regarded as an essential requirement of this position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Full-Time availability preferred.
• Swim Instructors are required to complete in-service training for the current season for which they are hired to maintain their skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water safety and emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of CPR, AED, and first-aid techniques.
• Ability to apply first-aid, ability to administer CPR.
• Ability to maintain surveillance over class participants.
• Ability to lead a class of participants, ages ranging from 6 months to 99 years.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, discretion, and to enforce rules and regulations to the public.
• Ability to answer inquiries, resolve complaints, and communicate with the public in an effective, tactful, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to implement Emergency Action Plans and emergency response plans.
• Compliance with training directives established by supervisory and management personnel.