Swim Instructor

Join the Findlay Community Hub in OTR as a Swim Instructor and help make a difference both in and out of the pool! You'll help participants develop swimming skills, build confidence, and learn important water-safety techniques in a positive and welcoming environment. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to play an active role in creating a stronger, healthier community.

Location: 1811 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Schedule: PRN, Part time, and Full time opportunities available

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

• PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree (Preferred)

1 - 2 years of Swim Coach experience or certification (Preferred)

Knowledge and demonstration of basic rescue techniques

Excellent swimming skills including ability to swim 500 meters using the five basic strokes

Ability to teach both individual and group lessons

Ability to develop lesson plans and track participant progress

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers will certify Required

Other CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation for Healthcare Providers will certify Required

Other WSI (American Red Cross Water Safety; Instructor) Preferred

• Job Overview:

Main responsibility is to instruct individual & group participants in basic water skills, stroke development and personal rescue and water safety.

Job Responsibilities:

Develops individualized and group swimming instruction based on participant goals, physical abilities, and skill levels; prepares lesson plans and administers applicable American Red Cross swim lesson materials. Promotes pool-area safety, performs rescue and accident-prevention activities as needed, maintains a clean pool environment, and demonstrates flexibility in accepting additional shifts, alternate assignments, or work locations.

Ability to work independently and possess energy and enthusiasm. Ability to demonstrate skills as required for class content and use teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, lifejackets, etc.

Communicates positively and proactively with a variety of different user groups.

Informs management of safety hazards as they may arise. Communicates with management staff regarding problems and concerns of members and participates in record keeping of the department.

Exhibits flexibility with work schedule. Participating in mandatory staff safety trainings and meetings.

Actively motivates and assists members with their swimming proficiency and overall fitness goals. Preparing lesson plans, session goals, and skill certificates for each student and each class.

Creates a positive work environment, regularly assists coworkers, gives positive feedback when appropriate, and acts as a mentor to new employees/students. Perform other duties assigned.

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Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Frequently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Frequently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Occasionally

Sitting - Rarely

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Occasionally

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer''s expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community