OMAHA KROC CENTER - Group Swim Lesson Instructor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Omaha is seeking a Swim Lesson Instructor to deliver safe, engaging group lessons and to maintain accurate progress notes. You will supervise class safety, enforce rules, and provide excellent guest service in a Christ-centered environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication skills, basic computer know-how, and the ability to manage multiple lessons while upholding safety policies.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required; Spanish helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Flexible and able to handle multiple projects or tasks.
• Collaborates well within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confidential matters handling demonstrated.
• General computer knowledge for payroll/timekeeping access.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior instruction to increase swim skills across classes.
• Enforce center rules to maintain a safe environment.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and mentorship to guests.
• Maintain lesson plans and progress reports.
• Operate facilities and equipment safely and follow TSA policies.
• Assist in developing systems to safeguard facilities and supplies.
• Keep maintenance records and notify for major repairs.
• Attend scheduled meetings and uphold safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Public speaking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Spanish (helpful)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

Job description

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Purpose Statement

Inspire people to discover their God given talents and develop their potential through artistic, educational, physical, and spiritual experiences in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Job Summary/Primary Purpose: Swim lesson Instructors are responsible for the coordination of all required materials, providing appropriate instruction, and ensuring the safety of participants in group swim lesson sessions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide superior instruction for clients to increase swim skills for classes within the scope of the training of the instructor.
• Considerately and patiently enforce Kroc Center rules to provide a safe environment for all.
• Provide exceptional quality service, leadership and mentoring to all guests in swim lessons - promoting a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
• Keep up-to-date documentation of all lesson plans and execution with progress reports as required.
• Understand how to use and safely operate facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of systems that safeguard any/all facilities, supplies and equipment related to aquatic programs, lessons and classes.
• Keep daily maintenance records and statistics. Notify the Aquatics Center Manager or Aquatics Center Assistant Manager of the need for significant or immediate repair of equipment and replacing supplies.
• Assure any emergency response follows TSA policy and clear and concise documentation is completed.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings and staff meetings as directed by the Aquatics Center Manager or the Aquatics Center Assistant Manager.
• Ensure all safety standards are met and maintain certifications performing all in service requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Prefer at least 6 months of experience in teaching swim lessons.
• Experience working with adults, youth and children.
• Working knowledge of general safety guidelines in an aquatic's environment.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• English proficiency required; Spanish language skills helpful.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Exceptional flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team.
• Attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters
• General computer knowledge is required to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 30 days of hire as established by The Salvation Army.
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certifications from the American Red Cross .

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the abilities to lead activities that require a range of low to high impact physical activity. Other physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The majority of the workday will be in a what may be considered humid (pools) while other locations (gymnasium and fitness studios) may be considered moderately loud in nature.