Water Safety Instructor

Responsibilities

• Teach Learn to swim group and individual classes as scheduled.
• Be responsible for safety of students.
• Assess abilities of students to ensure appropriate level placement.
• Ensure a positive learn to swim environment.
• Deliver excellent customer service to all members and clients at the 14th Street Y at all times.
• Guide customers in regards to established Aquatics protocols and procedures.
• Attend Aquatics Staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Water Safety Instructor certification or equivalent certificate to teach swimming is required.
• Current Life Guard, CPR, and First Aid certifications a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills handling matters in courteous and friendly manner.
• Ability to work early morning, evening and weekend schedule required (Between 10 – 17 hours a week).
• Team player and a passion to build relationships with individuals.
• Knowledge of Aquatics industry practices.
• Proactive, hands on approach, as well as a professional work ethic.
• Self-motivated, highly efficient, strong attention to details.
• Ability to work in high pressure environment autonomously.

Pay

Rates for this role are $30/hour for group lessons and $40/hour for individual lessons.

Schedule

The Water Safety Instructor must be available to work early morning, evening and weekend schedule required (Between 10 – 17 hours a week).