The Swimming Instructor performs semiskilled work teaching water safety and swimming basics while maintaining the highest levels of safety during the lesson times and providing the students with the best lesson experience possible. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Head Swim Instructor, Assistant Aquatic Supervisor, and the Aquatic Supervisor.
Shifts May Include: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturdays
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Instructs swim lessons as assigned, following the progressive teaching procedures of the Blacksburg Aquatic Center, which are based on the guidelines of the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Program
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Communicates the importance of safety and enjoyment around an aquatic environment
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Sets up pools before lessons
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Cleans up and properly stores all lesson equipment at the conclusion of each day's lessons
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Communicates with students and parents in the program
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Maintains the highest levels of safety at all times before, after, and during lessons
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Assures that all students have proper supervision while in the water and on the deck at all times
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Teaches all lessons from the water using a combination of discussion, demonstration, practice, and feedback
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Insures the timely distribution of middle and end of session evaluations for all students
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Reports any damaged or broken equipment to the Head Swim Instructor or Supervisors immediately
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Communicates any conflicts or challenges with the Learn to Swim Supervisors and works as a team with the other instructors and supervisors to resolve these conflicts on a timely basis
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Supports the supervisors with the swim lesson evaluation program, including timely distribution of evaluations to all students (camp and registered participants)
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Maintains availability for full duration of all scheduled sessions to maintain consistency of the lesson program
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Teaches private lessons as assigned