Seasonal Swim Instructor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Demonstrate and teach swimming strokes, and explain water safety basics 

• Design lessons that meet the needs of each student 
• Evaluate student performance and adjust lessons 
• Observe and enforce pool rules and regulations 
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to students 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress 
• Promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior 
• Assist during an emergency if necessary 
• Ensure that all swimming aids and equipment are in good working order 
• Interact with parents/guardians on the activities and development of students' swim skills 
• Perform light cleaning duties such as organizing equipment and trash removal  

• 18 or more years of age 
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications  
• Demonstrated ability to assist children and others in the development of swimming skills. 
• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child. 
• Ability to teach skills to others. 
• Ability to pass a swim competency test. 
• Ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire. 

Other Job Requirements or Expectations 

• Background check, successfully completed before hire  

• Will be expected to work evenings and weekends 

Working Conditions: 

• Works in an indoor aquatic facility about 90% of the time 
• Works in a general office environment about 10% of the time 
• Will be exposed to wet surfaces, warm and humid conditions, noisy and crowded areas, and odors from pool chemicals 

 Specific Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand and walk on a tiled deck surface throughout shift 
• Bending, climbing, stooping, reaching and twisting to set up aquatic equipment 
• Must be able to meet specific physical requirements for certifications and licenses required to perform the job 

General Physical Requirements: 

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate effectively 
• Sufficient vision and powers of observation which permits the employee to perform assigned tasks, follow safety signage at a facility, and observe and act upon potential safety hazards 
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to function in an aquatic facility and general office environment