Swim instructor
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Description
Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Position Overview
The Swim Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality swimming instruction to members and guests of the gym. This individual will teach swimmers of various ages and skill levels, helping them develop confidence, improve swimming techniques, and build essential water safety skills.
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, patient, dependable, and passionate about teaching. The Swim Instructor is expected to create a safe, welcoming, and encouraging learning environment while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and pool safety.
This position requires strong communication skills, excellent awareness of the pool environment, and the ability to work with children, adults, beginners, and experienced swimmers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Swimming Instruction
- Teach swimming lessons to children and adults of varying ages and skill levels.
- Develop and follow lesson plans appropriate for each swimmer's abilities and goals.
- Teach fundamental swimming skills, including floating, breathing techniques, kicking, strokes, and water confidence.
- Help swimmers improve their technique, endurance, coordination, and overall swimming ability.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and skill levels.
- Provide positive reinforcement, encouragement, and constructive feedback.
- Track student progress and communicate improvements and areas of development to parents or members.
2. Water Safety and Supervision
- Maintain constant awareness of swimmers and conditions within the assigned teaching area.
- Follow all established pool safety rules, emergency procedures, and facility guidelines.
- Identify potential hazards and immediately address or report unsafe conditions.
- Ensure students understand and follow pool rules.
- Maintain appropriate supervision and never leave students unattended during instruction.
- Know the facility's emergency action plan and understand how to respond to aquatic emergencies.
- Report accidents, injuries, and safety concerns to management immediately.
3. Member and Customer Service
- Create a friendly, professional, and welcoming environment for all members.
- Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and adult students.
- Answer questions regarding lesson structure, student progress, and swimming development.
- Maintain positive relationships with members and represent the gym professionally.
- Address concerns respectfully and refer complaints or situations requiring management assistance to the appropriate supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Previous swimming instruction or coaching experience preferred.
- Strong swimming ability and knowledge of proper swimming techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to teach and interact with children and adults.
- Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
- Strong awareness of water safety and emergency procedures.
- Dependability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently while following facility policies.
Certifications:
- Current CPR/AED certification required.
- Current First Aid certification required.
- Lifeguard certification preferred or required based on assigned duties and facility policy.
- Swim instructor certification (such as American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor) preferred.
All required certifications must remain current throughout employment.
Overall Goal of the Position
The goal of the Swim Instructor is to provide a safe, enjoyable, and educational swimming experience that helps every student develop confidence, improve their swimming abilities, and become more comfortable and capable in the water.
We are looking for an individual who takes pride in their work, values safety, enjoys teaching, and is committed to helping our members achieve their swimming goals.