Summary:
Swim instructors are responsible for teaching quality classes and providing safe, fun, and engaging experiences for all participants.
Responsibilities:
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Teach swim lessons (group/individual) and aquatics exercise classes (with appropriate certifications).
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Start/end classes on time.
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Provide progress updates to parents on a weekly basis.
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Complete records and reports within required timeframes including but not limited to timesheets, accident reports, class rosters.
- Assist in maintaining a neat, organized and clean pool deck and aquatics office.
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Learn, adhere to, and enforce all J policies and procedures.
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Maintain a neat and clean appearance while adhering to applicable dress codes.
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Be punctual and maintain good attendance.
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Participate in regular in-service training sessions and attend staff meetings.
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Maintain swimming skills, strength and endurance.
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Foster and maintain relationships with members while creating a comfortable, positive and welcoming environment.
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Learn and become familiar with programming and equipment offered at the J to be better able to address customer needs.
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Assist in promoting aquatics and other agency programs and services.
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Develop further knowledge in aquatics, including but not limited to training provided by the J.
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Other duties as requested by supervisor.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
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American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is desired.
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Instructor certifications are desirable.
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Prior experience as a swim instructor with demonstrated knowledge of and application of childcare and instruction techniques is required.
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Demonstrated leadership skills along with the ability to provide exemplary customer service.
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Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills and the ability to read and follow written communications.
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Must be able to make sound decisions.
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Position requires flexibility in schedule to open and or close the pools and to work across multiple locations.
