Head Swim Instructor

Summary: The Head Swim Instructor supervises swim lesson instructors and lifeguard staff during group swim lessons, administers instruction in swimming techniques, skills, and water safety to participants when needed, and provides customer service to lesson participants and parents. Head Swim Instructors must be Lifeguard certified.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Has and maintains a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Maintains a safe environment for all students.
• Educates the swimming public to the habits and attitudes of safe aquatic activities and encourages their cooperation and support with good public relations.
• Accurately judges placement of students for swim instruction.
• Prepares and signed all aquatic certificates.
• Correctly utilizes and cares for all aquatic equipment and teaching aides.
• Supervises and directs all Swim Instructors and Lifeguards as assigned.
• Maintains a level of physical fitness required fulfilling any rescue or emergency procedure for any circumstance.
• Attends and participates in all required City sponsored clinics, workshops, and meetings.
• Assists in the maintenance and care of the facility, including cleaning duties.
• Performs any other related or similar duties as assigned.
• Attends monthly lifeguard in-service trainings
• Opens or closes facilities when needed in accordance with program schedules

Supervisory Responsibilities: Exercises supervision over Swim Instructors and Lifeguards as assigned.