Swim Lesson Instructor

Position: Swim Lesson Instructor

Reports To: Swim Lesson Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinators, Supervisor

Starting Pay: $16.87/hour Grade: 5

Description: The Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for teaching swim lessons to swimmers between the ages of 6 months to adults and seniors according to Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center guidelines. Classes include parent and child classes, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes, tween/teen classes, and adult instructional classes. The Swim Lesson Instructor will enforce pool and safety rules and Greenbelt Aquatic & Fitness Center policies to maintain a safe environment and customer satisfaction.

Duties:

• Be familiar with American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels and other Red Cross water safety courses and know how to use course materials effectively.
• Provide swimming instruction to students of all ages, abilities, and skill levels.
• Adapt your teaching approaches to the age, experience, and ability of participants so they can meet course objectives.
• Evaluate students and recommend appropriate classes for their skill levels.
• Provide corrective and positive feedback to students to ensure learning and a positive atmosphere.
• Complete student evaluation cards
• Have all instructional equipment ready before lessons begin and put all equipment away at the end of lessons.
• Communicate regularly with participants and parents.
• Recognize distressed swimmers and provide the necessary assistance.
• Know, understand, and enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Never leave students unattended
• Report to duty and be ready to work 15 minutes prior to the beginning of your shift.
• Maintain a positive rapport and image with the patrons.
• Keeps the facility clean, including pool, pool area, and locker rooms.

Qualifications:

• Current certification in the following:
• Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Automated External Defibrillation (preferred).
• Swimming background knowledge.