Swim Instructor 1 and 2

Swim Instructor Do you want a job with rewarding results? Become a swim instructor! Our swim instructors find their work highly rewarding and thrive on knowing that they are making a positive impact on the individuals that they teach every day. They love seeing the progress that their students make in the water.

Paid training and certification help are provided to those willing to learn, grow skills and seek certification. Swim Instructor course (paid time) In-Person Class Schedule: Mandatory to attend all class times. Classroom portion is approximately 24hrs in length. You will then complete 6hours of shadow teaching before you are ready to teach on your own. What you'll need for success: SWIM INSTRUCTOR 1Strong knowledge of: Water safety and swimming as a life skill. This can include prior swim lesson or swim team experience with an understanding or skill progressions and/or stroke technique. Child development. Age appropriate learning and communication strategies. Behavior and class management skills. Skills, and abilities to: Plan, organize and lead classes toward determined goals. Communicate clearly and effectively with and motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children. Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the public. Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position. SWIM INSTRUCTOR 2Strong knowledge of: Learning development, stroke technique, water safety, program levels and teaching methods, practices and progressions. Prior teaching or coaching experience. Skills, and abilities to: Strong personal swimming skills; Plan, organize and lead all class levels toward determined goals; Communicate effectively with and to motivate people of all ages and abilities, particularly children; Lead and mentor newer instructors; Demonstrate strong technical competency in skills teaching; Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others, follow through on directions and create a positive, respectful and constructive relationship with staff and the public. Physical ability to perform the duties associated with this position.

Must be a minimum of 16 years of age; ANDCurrently attending high school or high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework with emphasis in a swimming/fitness related field, preferred; ANDOne-year experience with a minimum of 400 swim instructing hours; ORAny satisfactory combination of education, experience and training. Preference Bilingual in English and Spanish Supervision Exercised: For Swim Instructor 1s, supervision is not a responsibility of this position. For Swim Instructor 2s, supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, provides guidance to Swim Instructor 1 staff. Supervision Received: Work under the general supervision of Aquatics Coordinator. Receive ongoing and specific direction from Aquatic Supervisor and Facility Managers.