Swim Instructor

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• Free Membership after 30 days of hire
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

This position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing swimming and water safety instructional programs for a diverse range of participants. Instructors may be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Receives supervision from the Recreation Coordinator-Aquatics, Recreation Leader-Aquatics, and Head Guard. Exerts supervision over swim assistants.

• Implements swimming and water safety instructional programs.
• Prepares and delivers technical guidance, age‑appropriate and skill‑focused lessons based upon participant abilities.
• Ensures the safety of students and participants through safe instructional practices.
• Receives and responds to questions, concerns, and complaints from patrons.
• Identifies issues and resolves or refers to higher‑level staff as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with participants and aquatics staff to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality.
• Ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area, recommends maintenance, and repair as needed.
• Assists with MRD special events as needed.
• Maintains program records and files and performs related work as required.

Experience & Knowledge

• Principles and practices of effective swimming techniques, goals, and objectives.
• Relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Operational characteristics of water rescue safety equipment and devices.
• Principles and practices for providing high level customer service.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to work.
• Plan, organize, and implement swimming and water safety classes.
• Learn, monitor, and enforce relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• React to and handle emergencies in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Education or Training

• Prior experience participating in aquatics programs or performing Swim Instructor duties preferred.

License and Certification

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, or ability to obtain certification when offered.
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED preferred.

Work is primarily performed within a public swimming pool environment, requiring stamina for moderate to heavy lifting of pool equipment and furniture. Must possess mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, push and pull materials and equipment, and swim while wearing appropriate uniform and protective equipment. Vision and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions.

Must also possess the ability to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer. Must be able to swim distances and dive to pool depths, as determined by testing/certification authorities.