Learn to Swim Instructor

Shaker; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Shaker Heights is seeking a part-time Swim Instructor/Lifeguard to lead Learn-to-Swim sessions and supervise participants at the pool. You will ensure safety, provide clear instruction, and maintain class records in a professional setting.

Qualifications include ARC WSI, First Aid/CPR/AED, and prior swim instruction experience. The role requires a minimum age of 15 and may require completing certain training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 15 years old.
• Current certification in American Red Cross WSI (Water Safety Instructor), preferred.
• Current certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED, required within first 30 days of hire.
• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard, preferred.
• Previous swim instructional experience, preferred.
• A minimum of 16-hours of training may be used in lieu of certifications (to be completed within first 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Instruct all phases and levels of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program.
• Supervise and monitor program participants during sessions.
• Be punctual and attend all LTS classes.
• Report to work 15 minutes before scheduled start time.
• Prepare pool and materials for lessons.
• Maintain records of planning and progress.
• Handle instructional aids with care.
• Apply LTS program knowledge to ensure quality instruction.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional skills

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Promotion of programs

Education

ARC WSI (Water Safety Instructor)

ARC First Aid, CPR & AED

ARC Lifeguard (preferred)

Swim instruction experience (preferred)

Minimum age 15

Job description

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Job Opportunities

The City of Shaker Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. The City does not hire external candidates who use any form of tobacco or nicotine products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

To include, but not limited to:

• The instruction of all phases and levels of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim (LTS) program;
• The supervision, instruction and constant surveillance of program participants and patrons during instructional sessions;
• Punctuality and attendance at all LTS classes;
• Reporting to work fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled start time;
• Pool readiness prior to and after LTS lessons;
• Relating problem situations to the Aquatics Coordinator or Assistant Aquatics Coordinator;
• Advance preparation, planning for classes, and materials necessary to ensure quality instruction;
• Keep current and maintain all planning written records as required by the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator and/or the American Red Cross in a neat, orderly and legible manner;
• Proper care of instructional aides (kickboards, ring buoys, etc.);
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures in relation to the LTS program;
• The success of the instruction of swimming at swimming pool through the LTS program;
• Act in a professional manner at all times;
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Pursue job responsibilities in a professional and mature manner, through the use of instructional skills to ensure the quality of swim lessons.
• To encourage learning, demonstrate necessary skills, and provide a courteous program.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pool guests, co-workers and facility management in a positive manner.
• Willingness to promote the Shaker Heights Parks & Recreation Department and its related programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum age of 15 years old
• Current certification in American Red Cross WSI (Water Safety Instructor), preferred
• Current certification in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED, required within first 30 days of hire
• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard, preferred
• Previous swim instructional experience, preferred
• A minimum of 16-hours of training may be used in lieu of certifications (to be completed within first 30 days of hire)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The City of Shaker Heights does not hire external candidates who use any form of tobacco or nicotine products.