Part-Time Swim Instructor — Teach All Ages

Grkroccenter; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Kroc Center seeks a part-time Swim Instructor to provide swim lessons for all ages, design lesson plans, and manage class safety and engagement. The role includes pool upkeep, equipment handling, and ongoing communication with the program manager for scheduling and development.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of swim teaching or coaching experience, be 17 or older, and proficient in English; Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Experience working with the public.
• 1 year experience teaching swim lessons or coaching swim team.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English; ability to also speak Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain cleanliness of swimming pool and associated areas.
• Assist with set-up, clean up and maintenance of lesson equipment; take regular inventory.
• Instruct swimming lessons of all ages and ability by developing and presenting a structured lesson plan.
• Demonstrate proper swimming techniques and manage classes fairly, professionally and enthusiastically.
• Assist swimmers in meeting development goal through individual and group critique and feedback; communicate classroom changes and modifications as needed.
• Implement health safety measures for classes and ensure compliance/adherence by class participants.
• Complete and organize lesson plans, reports, attendance records, program evaluations and/or incident/accident reports as needed.
• Attend quarterly instructor in-service training.
• Maintain open communication with the respective program manager/coordinator in regard to class development and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

English proficiency

Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Grand Rapids Kroc Center seeks a part-time Swim Instructor to provide swim lessons for all ages, design lesson plans, and manage class safety and engagement. The role includes pool upkeep, equipment handling, and ongoing communication with the program manager for scheduling and development.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of swim teaching or coaching experience, be 17 or older, and proficient in English; Spanish skills are a plus.