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.