Swim Lessons Instructor - Cove

About The Company

Adventure Cove is an aquatics facility featuring a leisure pool with a zero‑depth beach entry, a lazy river, multiple water slides, concessions area, party pavilion and an incredible atmosphere! The park is focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Abilene, TX. You will be joining a championship‑level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

The Swim Instructor is responsible for conducting swim lessons for both group and one‑on‑one private swim lessons. Lessons are conducted in the morning hours and may also be offered in the evening. The instructor is also responsible for instructing and developing athletes, designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

• Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals, and groups
• Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
• Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age‑appropriate
• Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing participant performance and needs
• Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
• Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
• Friendly and courteous with participants and team members
• Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
• Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
• Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
• Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
• Ensure proper use and care of pool equipment and teaching aids
• Report any maintenance or safety issues to management
• All additional duties assigned by management

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, CRP/AED Certified
• Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building
• Action‑oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency

• 2–3 years’ experience of swim lessons instruction preferred
• Strong swimming ability and knowledge of different swimming techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Team player
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Detail‑oriented with outstanding organizational skills
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after‑school and weekends
• Ability to maintain focus in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment
• At least 18 years of age

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist‑high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• Employee may work in direct sunlight and be exposed to outside weather conditions; may be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditions