Swim Instructor - Hurst Aquatics Centers

Swim Instructor – Hurst Aquatics Centers

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About The Company
Hurst Aquatics Center is a recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Hurst, 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.

Location
:
Hurst, TX
Department
:
Aquatics
Reports To
:
General Manager
Status.private
:
Part-Time (Non-Exempt)

Position Summary
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 Swim Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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

The Ideal Candidate Has

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience of swim lessons instruction is preferred
• Strong swimming ability and knowledge of different swimming techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills
• Must be a team player, detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominant after-school and weekends
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Minimum age 16 years

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; squat, stoop or bend
• May work in direct sunlight, hot, wet, and humid conditions
• Facilities may have intermittent noise

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